Embers: Chapter Thirteen, Part II

MG’s Note: My sincerest apologies, everyone, for the lateness of this post – I had a very hectic week this week and wasn’t able to have it ready for my usual Friday morning time slot. But hey, a day late isn’t too bad, right? Thank you all for understanding!

This is a repost from Das_Sporking2; previous installments of this sporking may be found here.

Warning: This post contains some discussion of trauma and abuse.

( In which heart-to-hearts are had and some, but not all, secrets are revealed. )