Ember guided them back to Amy's bedroom while Emily grappled with everything that had just happened. She was no longer under suspicion from the Council regarding Nikki's assault, and from what the Judge had said, she had been hiding the injury all weekend. No one had believed a word Derek had said, and Mr Drake looked ready to eat him alive when Ember had walked away. Amy tackled Ember as soon as she opened Amy's door, and the only thing that kept her from being shredded was Ember's understanding of the fiery witch. That and the knowledge that if she hurt Amy in any way, Emily might never forgive her, so instead of fighting back, Ember braced for impact and caught the taller woman, patting her back awkwardly. Amy sobbed into her hair and slowly collapsed to the floor, dragging Ember with h
