I winnowed to a nearby rooftop, an ash arrow clenched in either hand, scanning where the Attor was high above, flapping— FEYRE. I slammed a mental shield of adamant up against that voice; against him. Not now. Not this moment. I could vaguely feel him pounding against that shield. Roaring at it. But even he … Continue reading A Court of Mist and Fury – Chapter 59

We immediately returned to Velaris, not trusting the queens to go long without noticing the Book’s absence, especially if the vague mention of the sixth alluded to further foul play amongst them. Amren had the second half within minutes, not even bothering to ask about the meeting before she vanished into the dining room of … Continue reading A Court of Mist and Fury – Chapter 58

Spring had at last dawned on the human world, crocuses and daffodils poking their heads out of the thawed earth. Only the eldest and the golden-haired queens came this time. They were escorted by just as many guards, however. I once again wore my flowing, ivory gown and crown of gold feathers, once again beside … Continue reading A Court of Mist and Fury – Chapter 57

Rhys winnowed us to the Illyrian camp. We wouldn’t be staying long enough to be at risk—and with ten thousand Illyrian warriors surrounding us on the various peaks, Rhys doubted anyone would be stupid enough to attack. We’d just appeared in the mud outside the little house when Cassian drawled from behind us, “Well, it’s … Continue reading A Court of Mist and Fury – Chapter 56

I watched him consume every spoonful, his eyes darting between where I stood and the soup. When he was done, he set down his spoon. “Aren’t you going to say anything?” he said at last. “I was going to tell you what I’d decided the moment I saw you on the threshold.” Rhys twisted in … Continue reading A Court of Mist and Fury – Chapter 55

I stared at Rhys. He stared at me. His cheeks were tinged pink with cold, his dark hair ruffled, and he honestly looked freezing as he stood there, wings tucked in tight. And I knew that one word from me, and he’d go flying off into the crisp night. That if I shut the door, … Continue reading A Court of Mist and Fury – Chapter 54

Mor stayed overnight, even going so far as to paint some rudimentary stick figures on the wall beside the storeroom door. Three females with absurdly long, flowing hair that all resembled hers; and three winged males, who she somehow managed to make look puffed up on their own sense of importance. I laughed every time … Continue reading A Court of Mist and Fury – Chapter 53

Part Three – The House of Mist There was a deep, sunken tub in the floor of the mountain cabin—large enough to accommodate Illyrian wings. I filled it with water near-scalding, not caring how the magic of this house operated, only that it worked. Hissing and wincing, I climbed in. Three days without a bath … Continue reading A Court of Mist and Fury – Chapter 52

We slammed into freezing mud right outside the little stone house. I think he’d meant to winnow us into it, but his powers had given out. Across the yard, I spied Cassian—and Mor—at the window of the house, eating breakfast. Their eyes went wide, and then they were rushing for the door. “Feyre,” Rhys groaned, … Continue reading A Court of Mist and Fury – Chapter 51

I slept beside him, offering what warmth I could, monitoring the cave entrance the entirety of the night. The beasts in the forest prowled past in an endless parade, and only in the gray light before dawn did their snarls and hissing fade. Rhys was unconscious as watery sunlight painted the stone walls, his skin … Continue reading A Court of Mist and Fury – Chapter 50