Cyrus’ POV-
Torn. That is how I have felt for the last six years. I want Ember in every single way that I possibly can. Originally, I thought it was because I liked her, but since I turned sixteen everything I felt for her has been amplified by hundreds. At the same time, my sister needed my support and loyalty. She needed me as her brother, even when she was turning away from Ember, because of what happened to Orion. Torn between being the brother my sister deserves and the man that Ember needs me to be.
For six years, I have tried to be there for both of them. It put a strain on my relationship with Seraphina. It didn’t help that Ember pushed me away as much as she could. But I did do everything I could to be there for them both, even protecting Ember from being bullied every chance I
