Ember's POV
I dropped the hot soup pot. and it fell to the kitchen floor with a loud noise. Chicken soup splashed everywhere as I grabbed my burned finger and put it into my mouth.
"Stupid, stupid," I muttered, sucking the burnt finger.
I'd been cooking for two hours, trying to make everything perfect for Cade's arrival. My small cabin smelled like fresh bread and herbs, just the way my grandmother used to make it when she wanted to cheer me up.
But nothing could calm the butterflies dancing in my stomach.
Tonight felt special. Important. Like everything was about to change between us.
Maya's words kept spinning in my head: True mates can't stay apart.
Maybe she was right. Maybe that's why Cade kept breaking his rules for me.
I cleaned up the mess and checked the clock. Almost midnight. He'd be here soon.
A soft knock made my heart jump. I brushed down my hair and opened the door with a smile.
"Hi.."
