Chapter Thirty-Four
Summary
- Xaden Rierson and his group escape through a door, and they are relieved but must keep moving according to the plan.
- Everyone takes off their disguising robes, and Bodhi helps Aaric with his due to Aaric's blistered hands.
- Imogen takes care of a sleeping Nasya, while Sawyer feels guilty for having to hit him, and Jesinia provides a plan to avoid suspicion.
- Bodhi mentions that Aaric's burns can heal overnight with treatment, and changing plans are discussed to treat Aaric's wounds discreetly.
- Jesinia agrees to take care of the laundry and they split up, Xaden and the protagonist leave to continue their mission.
- As they walk, Quinn reveals her ability to use astral projection to appear as others and discusses her dragon lineage.
- The group passes the infirmary without incident, then splits up even further to play their parts and avoid detection.
- Xaden takes the protagonist into an alcove for a passionate kiss and they celebrate their success so far.
- The protagonist shares with Xaden crucial information from Warrick's journal regarding the activation of a wardstone.
- Xaden prepares to leave to share the journal's information with Brennan, and they kiss goodbye, agreeing to meet in seven days.
- Feeling hopeful, the protagonist contemplates their plans, including the securing of a luminary with Xaden's help.
- Nolon approaches the protagonist, offering lemonade and discussing past events, while also wondering about Xaden's whereabouts.
- Nolon's behavior abruptly changes, revealing that he has drugged the protagonist's lemonade. He expresses regret but mentions that he must protect the kingdom.
- As the protagonist loses consciousness, Varrish appears, tauntingly acknowledging the protagonist's predicament.