Ember POV
Why didn't Alex believe me? The rationale for his disapproval of me traveling alone was clear to me, and I was completely fine with staying in the Kingdom for now.
Despite my best efforts to stay composed, my emotions got the better of me as tears welled up in my eyes while I made my way back to the palace.
Making my way towards a nearby tree, I found a comfortable spot on a branch close to our room, and from there, I gazed up at the sky, which was gradually growing darker.
The weather took a turn, and it seemed like the storm above was a manifestation of my altered feelings.
In a matter of minutes, raindrops started splashing down on me, which prompted me to seek shelter by scanning the area around the tree.
I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a small hole that was just
