Chapter 21 | Defiant

Ember let out a soft groan, her heart is beating softly. She felt comfortable on the mattress she is laying on. But instead of waking up to see her apartment’s walls and ceiling, soft grasses brushed against her legs and the smell of dirt wafted past her nose. Ember sat upright in an instant, startled by the odd atmosphere she felt, and looked around, scanning her surroundings. She is not in her apartment, apparently. More of a place of solace is where she is right now.

“Fathima Mae December!”

Someone hollered her name, startling her. Ember turned to see the silhouette of a man, bright light outlining his frame. The man with an intimidating aura approached her closer.

“Stand up, young lady. You have a lot to do early in the morning but here you are, still laying,” the man said in a deep voice.

“What? Dad? Dad…” Ember realized and rushed to hug Mr. December.

Mr. December let out an amused chuckle and return Ember’s hug.

“Look at you now! Our precious, little Ember is now a feisty polic