-Summer-
The walk had been long and silent. Ember hadn’t uttered a single word, and I refrained from speaking to her as well. There was nothing to say. She had deceived me and committed both murder and suicide in one fell swoop. It was overwhelming, and even after two hours of walking, I still couldn’t fully comprehend everything.
So I decided that all I wanted was to see Ash and find solace. I assumed he had finished his work since it was late, so I returned to our room. However, upon entering, I was greeted by a chilling and somber atmosphere. Surveying the dimly lit room, I spotted Ash seated in the center, his gaze piercing me with an icy intensity.
“Ash?” I called, puzzled.
“Close the door,” he commanded, his voice heavy with darkness.
I complied, but a shiver ran down my spine a
