Ember POV

My feet moved on their own, carrying me through King Valtor’s different room, searching every room, yet he was nowhere to be found.

At last, only one room remained: his bedroom.

His private office was also located here in this Quarter. Ivy and Rho had already left, and I had something important to tell him.

I stood in front of his door, hesitant.

“This is night, Ember. Go back to your room,” I whispered to myself, scolding myself.

But still… I turned the handle.

The door clicked open.

I peeked in, my heart pounding, only to see that the room was empty.

Where could he be? I wondered...