Ember
Nathan and I walked out of the castle to meet Zayden and the warriors who were coming with us. If I was being honest, I should have been doing this by myself. I don't want anyone getting hurt because of me. I knew Nathan would never allow me to go by myself or with just Mare. This has been my mission for so long and even if I don't find them alive, at least I will know what happened to them. It's the not knowing that has been rotting away my soul. I need to know.
"As you know, my queen, as the king's second in command, it's my job to make sure nothing happens to the king and now, his queen. But you had better keep him safe. If you think Sage doesn't like you now, don't come back here without him." Zayden warned me. Nathan's chest rumbled, and I squeezed the hand I was holding.
"I
