Ember's POV
Convincing Alan to take a bold step and express his feelings to Everest took a lot of energy from me. Alan was sweet, charming and definitely Everest type of guy according to Faye when I introduced him to her.
He was way better than Ryan who is simply a jackass.
I still didn't understand why Everest didn't notice someone as charming as this. It is true when they say love is blind. It not only makes you blind to others around you, it makes you blind to the toxicity of the person you are with.
My mind drifted to Brandon and he found a way to sneak back into my thoughts even though I've been trying so hard not to think about him.
Never for once, did he show me a toxic side to him. Or was it just possible I was simply blind to it all?
I sighed, drowning in my thoughts.
"Luna," Mia called, stepping into the garden with the guards I punished this afternoon, dressed in maid's clothing. I immediately snapped out of it, facing her.
"I brought them to help. I figured they would be
