Ember Frost’s POV

The fire crackled loudly as it devoured the trees, sending waves of heat across the snowy ground. Thick smoke rolled into the sky while the sharp scent of burning wood drifted through the air.

Most people would only smell smoke and ash.

But to me, there was something else hidden in that air.

Something sweeter.

Something… tempting.

Underneath the heavy smell of fire, another scent lingered, soft but impossible to ignore. It reminded me of warm honey and fresh meat at ...