Chapter Eighty-Seven
Summary
- Bryce Quinlan reveals hidden starlight within her chest that's apparently been dwelling inside her all along. She introduces herself as "Heir to the Starborn Fae" arousing dismay from others who witness it.
- Bryce recalls a devastating event where she and her friend Danika were caught up in a shootout, resulting in Danika being shot. Despite the grim scenario, Danika expressed her love for Bryce for the first time.
- In the midst of the horrifying encounter, Bryce used her hidden light as a weapon against the attackers. She successfully killed the perpetrators, saved Danika and released all the animals being trafficked.
- Bryce has kept the Starborn gift a secret, even from Ruhn, her brother. The gift is light from a star from another world, but she views it as simply light and nothing more.
- Bryce successfully used her Starborn gift to blind her enemies. During this incident, a sense of calm overcame her and she cherishes her father's ignorance about her gift.
- She is not interested in any kingdom or crown that came with her Starborn lineage. Instead, she let Ruhn have the title and the sword, which seemed to be a point of pride for him.
- Standing before the Gate, holding the starlight from her heart, Bryce completely draws out the star itself for the first time. This act is full of strain but she manages to control it.
- Bryce recalls a phone conversation with Hunt, expressing regret about the words she wanted to tell him but didn't.
- She steps up to the Gate's archway and places her starlight into its clear stone with a whispered command, and the light activates the Gate. The purpose of her action isn't fully disclosed in this chapter.