Ember Frost’s POV

"I didn’t! I didn’t mean... I mean," I stammered, desperately trying to explain myself. The more I tried to make it right, the worse it seemed to get, so I just clammed up, feeling utterly embarrassed.

Juniper couldn’t resist. “Ha! Even middle school girls have more sense than you! Silly girl, haha! Ember, you always manage to surprise me.”

I didn’t have the energy to respond to her, nor did I care. Duke George was now staring at us, his eyes wide, looking as ...