Ember Frost’s POV

“Oh… Goddess, your eyes… They’re clear now.”

I blinked. “You can see me?”

Eira nodded slowly. The confusion that used to cloud her gaze was gone, and her eyes were steady and focused. Yet there was no hint of relief on her face. Instead, her expression remained solemn and heavy.

“Yes,” she said quietly. “I can see you clearly now.”

She paused, then added, “But Ember… I’m afraid this isn’t good.”

My heart skipped. “What do you mean, not ...