Ember Frost’s POV

My chest ached with guilt all at once, strong and sudden. If there were a prize for being irresponsible, I would’ve taken it without question. I’d shoved the newly awakened “wolf child” to the back of my mind and left it there. I never meant to, but intentions didn’t change the outcome. The damage was already done.

“I’m sorry,” I said quietly, and I meant every word. “I shouldn’t have ignored you for so long. Months, even. I promise I’ll be more ...