Ember's eyes filled with a mix of disbelief, "N-no, Drake won't do that." her voice was shaking and her chest tightened. She shook her head again and spoke out the first decision that came to her mind.
"I need to see Drake, Nyx. I won't make any judgments until I hear his side of the story. Take me to him, I won't believe any of this unless I hear it from him directly."
Nyx hesitated, his grip on his bag tightening. "Ember, I don't think it's a good idea. You shouldn't involve yourself any further. It's dangerous."
Ember's eyes blazed with determination, her voice unwavering despite the fear inside her. "I need to see Drake, Nyx. Please understand, t-this is too much for an accusation. It's just… unbelievable! Take me to him now, please?"
Nyx crossed his arms, a calculating look in his
