Ember Falls (The Green Ember #2)

by S.D. Smith

“But it’s better to live as you will want to have lived, rather than spend your time worrying about the end. You are right here in your story. Don’t skip ahead.”

“We don’t have to win the war today, sir,” Heather said. She hoped she looked braver than she felt. “We only have to win the next battle.”

“Your choice,” he snarled. “Death…or death?” She planted her feet in front of Kyle. “I choose death,” she said coldly, “for you and your wicked masters.”

“I will hear you with humility,” she said, touching her ears. Then, touching her eyes, she said, “I will see you with generosity.” Finally she touched her mouth. “And I will speak to you with honesty.”