Ember Frost's POV

I had a fantastic day, and the best part was spending it with Orion. Somehow, fate had changed, and we quickly became very close. Not long after, I found myself missing him. Being with him was far more exciting than watching my parents struggle with the endless bureaucracy at the palace. But I had no choice—my duty was to follow them, helping out with whatever small tasks I could. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was a lesson in dealing with the kind of frustrating problems ...