Killian’s POV Mira looked between them like she was witnessing a romantic comedy play out. Ember, on the other hand, looked overwhelmed. Her hand rubbed her arm loosely again. “That…that won’t be necessary. It was just returning something we found.” Sam gave her a deflated look, “It actually is. My conscience won’t let me just leave a favor unreturned. Please don’t say no.” I took a step forward and the hard gravel beneath my feet let out a crunching sound when my feet made contact with them. Ember looked over Sam’s shoulders and her hands tightened around her journal. Without letting her expression stop me, I walked over to them but had to pause when Sam subtly held his arms out, stopping me from walking straight into the conversation. He turned back to the girls, “So, I’ll take

