Ember Frost’s POV

What struck me most wasn’t what had happened—but how my parents reacted to it.

They weren’t shocked. Not even a little. If anything, they looked like people who had been expecting this day for a long time. There was a quiet understanding in their eyes… and, strangely enough, relief.

My father studied me for a moment, then spoke in a calm voice.

“Let me guess. This is connected to that ingesting ability of yours, isn’t it?”

He said it like he already knew ...