EMBER’s POV
Lucas held me even closer than ever, and it was hard to think straight against the thoughts that were threatening to get the better of me. I looked up to see that Lucas's jaw was locked tight. I squeezed his hand softly in a bid to make him feel better, and he turned over to me to show acknowledgment.
The words it’s going to be fine stuck to my tongue, immediately after we stepped into the academy. The students were doing their best not to stare at us, but I knew they were curious as hell. I would be too if I were them, but unfortunately, all I felt was anger at the whole thing.
When I thought about it more, Alex had no respect for me when I informed him I didn’t like being called a doll, or darling. He was annoying despite being older than all of us, and he should never be
