Chapter Twenty-Nine

Summary

• The chapter begins with Hunt tailing Bryce on her way to work, remaining vigilant for any potential threats but none occur.
• They discuss their bosses and jobs, with Bryce revealing she barely gets time off due to accommodating her clients' busy schedules.
• Bryce also talks about the estranged relationship with her cousin, Ruhn, due to a major argument they had when she was a teenager, largely centered around the influence of his father, the Autumn King.
• Ruhn later joins Bryce and Hunt at the library beneath Griffin Antiquities. They search through ancient texts, attempting to find relevant information about the kristallos, a dangerous demon entity.
• They begin cross-referencing the movements of Danika – Bryce's late friend – and discover she was at the location of the stolen Horn days before the incident occurred. This leads them to suspect that the murder of Danika might have been linked to the theft of the Horn.
• Ruhn reveals a passage from a book that explains the Horn's original purpose: it was meant to be operated by Starborn Fae like himself. However, the Horn is now cracked and deemed irreparable, casting doubts on why someone would still want it.
• Hunt suggests consulting the Oracle for more information about the Horn, but both Bryce and Ruhn vehemently refuse, indicating they have had negative experiences with the entity in the past. Hunt agrees to go in their stead.
• Once Hunt leaves, Bryce and Ruhn share a brief moment discussing their individual worth in the eyes of their families, rooted in their respective levels of power.
• Ruhn then leaves for an Auxiliary meeting, leaving Bryce and Lehabah, a fire sprite. Lehabah expresses her delight at having company in the library.