Ember Frost’s POV

Orion looked completely overwhelmed. He pulled me into a tight embrace, his words tumbling out in a rush. “We can’t keep this hidden any longer. Let’s tell everyone about us right now. Don’t worry about the King and Queen, I’ll take responsibility for everything. I’m not leaving you, and I’m not giving up on us.”

“No… not like this!” Now it was my turn to act like a spoiled child, my tears falling uncontrollably, but the words got stuck in my ...