***Ember POV***
I didn’t want to leave Gage and the others in the woods fighting, but I knew if I didn’t Gage would be pissed. He doesn’t need to worry about my safety while trying to fight and keep himself alive. Athan nudged my side lightly, pushing me away from the woods and my thoughts. I turned and started running toward the house, Athan following me.
We walked through the back door, into the kitchen, the door slamming shut behind us. I threw my hands in the air as I started pacing back and forth, “This has dad written all over it!” I yelled. “I know it’s him! I don’t know what I ever did so wrong. I’ve always followed his orders without question. Does he really want me dead because Gage is my mate?”
I was talking more to myself than Athan. Trying to figure out the cause behind al
