#Chapter 20 Sibling Rivalry

Kaine My eyes threaten to close on their own as I finally give my last instructions for the day. The assassination attempt at the rehearsal ceremony had been one headache after another. We had uncovered the identity of the assassin, another member of the guard, but had unable to pinpoint the source of the attack. I make my way to quarters as exhaustion threatens to overwhelm me. The moment I’m through the door I collapse onto the bed not bothering to undress, eager to welcome the oblivion that sleep has become. I lay there for a moment, waiting for sleep to take me but the moment never comes. Instead, I find my mind drifting to the rehearsal today. To Ember. Without her there is a large possibility that I would be dead. I think of the way she threw herself in front of me so fearlessly. Logically, I know its her duty as a member of my guard, but I can’t help but admire the bravery it took to put herself in harms way. As my mind wanders, I begin to recognize another feeling nagg