Queen Ashlyn This morning has been a mess, I thought, as I hung up with Ember. She and Nathan were on their way to find answers about what happened to her parents. She seemed hopeful and, for her sake, I hope she finds the answers she is looking for. She did warn me that she would be absorbing raw magic soon and to be prepared. I was now, sitting on our bed thinking about my morning. Everything felt overwhelming, and it was my family-in-law. Derek still hasn't spoken to his father, and we haven't told Vance anything yet. I don't even know how we are going to start that conversation. My phone rang in my hand and I looked at the screen to see Sage's face. "Hey," I answered. "Ashlyn, do you have a minute?" she mumbled. "Of course, I have a moment for my sister." "Zayden was just here.

