Ember's P.O.V.
It's never good when mom just randomly asks to speak to one of us. I wonder what she wants.
I knocked on the door of her study, knowing she'd still be there. She's usually in there until 8 or so. It's only 7 now. Dex managed to get me back in time. He did manage to spring a quick hug on me unexpectedly. It's okay, because he didn't try anything. It was more like a grateful hug.
I still have a lot of the crimson kelp left. Like a lot. I bet I have enough to go down and meet this infamous mother of Toni.
"Come in." I heard mom's voice from behind the door. She sounded focused, and had a bit of monotone going.
"Hey, Ash told me you wanted to talk?" I entered, closing the door behind me.
She was reading, but when she noticed it was me she immediately stopped. She got
