pulled towards something growing stronger with every passing hour. As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the town, Ember felt an overwhelming urge to follow Asher into t

ore her eyes. At first, Ember was terrified. She had never seen anything like this before, and she didn't know how to react. But as she looked into Asher's eyes, she saw something there that gave her pause. It was a deep sadness, a sense of longing that seemed to echo her own. A