Ember's Pov The call to Paris went through quickly, and I heard his voice before I could actually reconsider my choices, "Ember? Ember, oh thank God. I've been trying to reach you for ages." I sighed and closed my eyes before saying anything, and I suppose I had taken too long to respond because h
"Jean had said you rejected him because of me, but I simply chose to live in denial. It was easier to believe that Jean was angry and needed to vent and I was open to that. But to hear you say it…" I said nothing but waited for him to complete his thoughts. He had his emotions in his eyes, and I re
Ember's Pov He slowly brought his lips to mine, and it was the most tender kiss. There was nothing rushed or consuming about it. Instead, it was warm and gentle, full of endless promises that made me giddy and sparked a bit of light and hope within me. And in the deepest parts of my soul, I felt
Ember's POV "A little birdy told me you took a walk yesterday. But it just so happens that, you took that walk, and ended up being with Paris." "I feel like most little birdies, talk a little bit too much," I said stiffly as I sat across from him in the living room. "I get the feeling you hate t
Ember's POV "William!" I announced, taken aback to see him at my office. Especially during work hours. "What brings you here, I hope there is no problem?" he pulled me into a hug, and when he let go, he shook his head, "no. no problem at all. I stopped by your house, but your brother told me you w
He smiled and shook his head, "It's fine. You deserve to stay in the love you believe in." "even though the love I believe in might be what hurts me." "I've decided to support you through all of it. Like I said once before, our friendship doesn't end with all of this." "thank you, will," I said,
Ember's Pov "William didn't come in to say hello," Axel said sadly when I got to the porch where he was waiting for me. William had followed me in his car from work, even after I had urged him not to. I suppose that was his own way of proving that we were friends no matter what. And I appreciated i
"mm. I see." I said and thought for a moment, "You're right though, about him never bringing up rejecting his mate for me. But that has never really been what I want from him. I guess I've only ever learned to understand him, without a need for him to make such a change for him." "but you did it fo