Chapter Forty

Summary

• The protagonist, Sorrengail, reflects on her physical relationship with Xaden and her own secretive plans.
• Sorrengail and Colonel Felix discuss her poor targeting ability and control over her strikes during a training session.
• Felix criticizes Sorrengail's lack of mastery over her signet and offers a powerful lesson on the use of her power.
• Sorrengail struggles with the fact that her abilities are tied closely to her emotions.
• Felix gives Sorrengail a special item, a conduit, meant to help her channel and control her power more effectively.
• Their conversation reveals that Xaden acts out of love for Sorrengail, and her power and influence in her relationships are recognized as threats by others.
• After Felix departs, Sorrengail resolves to take control of her powers and not let others suffer due to her lack of control.
• Sorrengail, Mira, and Brennan set off secretly to visit Viscount Tecarus, going against Xaden's wishes and accepting potential risks.
• Upon nearing their destination, they are escorted by gryphons and confront a group of fliers, establishing their honest intentions for the visit.
• Mira threatens the fliers to protect her sister, while Brennan aims to negotiate a deal.
• The chapter ends with Xaden confronting Sorrengail, expressing anger because she is not where he left her, indicating further trouble ahead.