EMBER'S POV
The soft rays of the rising sun filtered in, its golden rays illuminating the tiny room.
Slowly, I opened my eyes, feeling the warmth of the blanket embracing me, tempting me to stay in bed for just a few more minutes.
I glanced at the other side of the bed, it was empty. So was the wooden cot I had pieced together for the twins yesterday.
My feet landed on the bare floor as I got up, heading for the bathroom.
Hurriedly, I took my bath and got dressed in casual, comfortable clothing.
Stretching my arms high above my head to loosen my muscles, I shuffled my feet out of the room.
"Good morning," I called out as I walked into the living room then yelped in surprise when I spotted an unfamiliar figure.
It took me a moment to recollect that we had taken in a stranger last n
