Ash's P.O.V.
Layla and I had become very close this past month. I celebrated her birthday with her. I took her to the human town and had her go trick or treating with the permission of her parents. She loved it so much. She had lit up like a kid on Christmas. I was madly in love with this woman.
I wouldn't let myself stay happy though. Ember was still hurting and so I will be too. I don't deserve Layla. I wish so badly that I could talk to Ember. I wish so badly that I could tell her about Layla. I miss my Twinkie. I miss my little ember in the dark. Mom chose her name so well. She really was a little fire starter. I'm the one that snuffs out the fire.
"Ash, stop it." Layla scolded me.
"What?" I asked.
"Stop brooding. You're going to give yourself wrinkles." I laughed at the litt
