EMBER Ember was floored by Layla’s pure selflessness as she proposed staying behind and letting the group leave. A part of it made her angry, while the other part admired her greatly. Women were often so quick to self-sacrifice for the sake of others. Even if it meant separating from her baby, she was willing to do it, all to save everyone around her. Ember felt like she had taken a leadership role in the rescue mission. She was, of course, the daughter of the ambassador, so it was natural that people were looking to her to make the decisions. She already knew what her response would be … no one, especially a woman who just had a baby, would be left behind. She felt passionate and vehement about the concept, and she was glad to find everyone echoed her sentiment. She had expected some l

