22 Ember’s Inquisition Ember was frantic at the loss of the ring. She knew she had taken it with her. Now it was gone. Hating the thought, but sure she was right, she couldn’t trust Will anymore. His aura appeared dark to her, and his emotions were running all over the place. Finding the ring and discovering the truth about her mother were her top priorities. It would have to be all up to her. She measured her emotions on her Alt, only to see another drop in points. She’d better find something to get her back in touch with her happiness quotient. “Alt, turn on the music playlist,” she said. A second later her favorite artist crooned a song entitled, “New Birth.” The music helped put her mind into a meditative state. She sank down into the plush purple recliner, patting its familiar ar

