Seraphina’s POV- Einar’s evil laugh became background noise, as I focused my entire attention on Orion. I can’t believe he took that curse for Ember. Why didn’t she move? I ignored that singular thought in my mind to focus on Orion. Orion looked like he was in such pain. Sweat dripped down from his brow, his entire body shook almost violently. I could feel just how much he was shaking as he held my hand to his cheek. A rumbling sound came from his chest, as he rubbed his face into my hand. “I am going to miss this, miss you,” he mumbled, the pain in his voice making it strained. “What do you mean? We will find a way to help you. You have to stay with us, with me,” I whispered. “Oh, my sweet Seraphina. I want to stay with you. I really do. It's breaking my heart to have to leave, bu

