Ember Frost’s POV

After a while, Eira said, “I think I’ll side with Orion this time,” Eira said at last. “You need to go back to the palace. Let them examine you, test what’s happening inside your body, and figure out how to stop the backlash. I refuse to watch my best friend lose her mind. And if you end up like Seraphina, locked in a quiet room and losing touch with reality, I won’t come see you.”

I groaned softly. “That’s harsh. What if some overconfident doctor ...