Ember POV

I was lost in thought, wondering how I would present this to Valtor. Ivy had been unusually sad and withdrawn ever since returning from the Alpha’s office.

It was obvious, even though she tried so hard to conceal it.

We had engaged in mild conversation until she left with my permission to attend to something else.

Suddenly, I rose to my feet with a firm resolve…. I would beg Valtor to let Ivy off the hook.

I walked out of my dwelling, only for a troubling thought to cross my mind.

I didn’t even know where Valtor’s quarters were. The realization struck, but I pushed it aside, deciding...