Ember's POV: To be honest, I really wanted to shift and go into the woods to find Nicholus. I needed to talk to him and apologize for my words. But, at the same time, I also knew it wasn't a good idea to go into the woods at night because danger or no danger, it'd infuriate him to no extent. So, I decided to wait for him but I didn't want to go back into the castle as I knew I'd only be mopping around like a ball of anxious energy. Having nothing else to do, I agreed to Damon's suggestion. Turning around, he waved his hand forward, "After you, princess." Forming a small smile that surely didn't reach my eyes, I complied. Damon fell into steps beside me as we made our way to the gazebo. Climbing up, he offered me his palm, "Allow me." Rolling my eyes, I chuckled slightly, "There are stairs and a railing. I think I can do it on my own." Retreating his hand, he rubbed the back of his neck, "Sorry...it's just an instinct to help a woman." Planting my hand on the railing,
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