Novel & Cerita A Shadow In The Ember Series

I could see sympathy and helplessness in her eyes as she apologised. When I heard Ember's name again, I was caught off guard, unable to react at first. I sat there, frozen, for what felt like ages. I couldn’t understand why her presence still haunted my life. She had been a weak, stubborn human. Yet, over time, I started to realise that her place in my heart was slowly changing. She felt like a curse sent by the Moon Goddess. Always able to torment me effortlessly. If the secret I’d buried deep inside ever came to light, my peaceful life would crumble in an instant.

Her smile, laced with blood, looked haunting. A Haunt swept in, scattering the cash and gold bars from the car. Sparks flew, and the flames roared to life with a loud whoosh. I pulled a gold bar from my pocket. "Hear me, infant spirits, it's time for our final showdown!" The winds howled as I watched my mom wail in despair. Her tears were for her wealth, not a shred of worry for me. I spun around and plunged into the swirling darkness without a second thought.

The rain came harder now, a relentless downpour that drowned out everything but the crackle of the fire. We’d barely escaped the subway alive, and the creatures chasing us felt closer with every gust of wind. Even here, hidden away in the ruins of a forgotten city, the weight of the hunt pressed against my chest. I glanced at Ember. She sat cross-legged near the fire, her fiery hair casting a faint glow in the flickering light. Her golden eyes darted to the window now and then, her body coiled like she was waiting for something to go wrong. “What are you thinking?” I asked.

Her eyes glowed faint silver for a second. “Touch me again,” she whispered, voice layered with something dangerous, “and I’ll let my babies eat your hearts.” They scrambled away, sobbing. Aria stood in the alley, breathing hard, hands trembling. She looked down at her belly. “Mommy’s learning,” she murmured. “We’re going to be okay.” But that night, as she lay in bed tracing the stretch marks forming on her skin, a new scent drifted through the cracked window,faint, wolf, familiar. Shadowthorn. Someone was looking for her.

CHAPTER TWELVE The corridor fell into a heavy silence. Marliee stood at the front, the Hale elders flanking her like silent judges. Their gazes pressed down on Ember—sharp and cold—as though they had already decided her crime before she even spoke. Ember leaned casually against the doorframe, arms crossed, her eyes calm, almost amused. “Well?” she asked lightly. “Did the Blood Moon Pack suddenly start holding midnight trials?” One of the elders scoffed. “Watch your tone, Ember Valen.”

The Ember Guard. Riven drew his daggers. “Well. Guess we didn’t need sleep anyway.” Silas moved in front of me, drawing symbols in the air with wards that glowed faintly gold. Ashen’s eyes flashed white, his blades ready. Kyren didn’t look back at me, but I felt him through the tether and the storm gathering under his skin, restrained only by sheer will. When the first of the Ember Guard stepped forward, their voice was hollow and cold. “Shadowborn,” it said. “You were forbidden to return.”

Shadowalker said, not looking at us, his voice barely audible over the void’s whisper, “assume the worst. For me, and for her.” Emma, sniffling, nodded vigorously. “Done.” Mello looked at him, confused. “What?” “I’ve already run the probabilities,” Emma said, his voice small but clear. “About 190,000 possible outcomes since he said ‘Null Void.’ In 187,000 of them, he doesn’t come back.” Classy managed a weak chuckle. “That’s… creepy.” Shadowalker glanced back at us one last time. For a split second, I saw not the ancient demon or the detached teenager, but something else—something resigned, and terribly alone.

***** Author's Note: Next chapter will be the last one. I've been working on a book called "Love Amongst the Shadows" it's in the same universe as these stories and eventually those characters will meet with these. You should be able to find it in the app in the next couple of weeks. I will be working on a book for Eric and Lucy after I finish that one. I hope you've enjoyed Ember's story and I hope you continue to read my books! I really appreciate all your support!!