Ember Frost’s POV

It all came down to one thing: only if Eira herself stepped in could things truly change for the better.

“…Alright,” I said quietly, the heaviness in my chest impossible to ignore. “I understand. But how is Eira doing? Orion insisted I shouldn’t visit her yet. I just want to know if she’s recovering.”

“So far, everything appears stable,” Elder Harriet answered. “There’s no sign of rejection.”

“That’s exactly the problem,” Elder Marcus cut ...