Ember
I had been angry since the festival. Uncontrollably angry. As far as I knew, Landon and Newt knew where my sister was hiding but they had been careful to stay loyal to her. I would have to execute them the minute I became Queen. I would not tolerate split loyalty. After nearly killing Peka, Thorn thought it best that he recover with his brother Tide. Honestly, I didn’t care. He was my favorite and he betrayed me. I wasn’t sure if he would remain in my harem much longer. And on top of everything, with my sister’s disappearance rumors began to spread like wildfire about my temper. Many eyes were watching me at all times. I had to be careful what I did, with whom, and where if this was going to blow over.
So I resorted to my old tricks. A witch made me a bracelet that would b
