Chapter 33

Feyre completes four days of combat training with Cassian at the House of Wind while awaiting responses from the Summer and Spring Courts. Rhysand announces that he, Feyre, and Amren will travel to the Summer Court the following day, where Feyre's true mission is to locate and steal the Book of Breathings. Cassian remains behind, and Feyre and Rhys engage in charged flirtation as she prepares for the journey ahead.

Feyre trains in the sparring ring under Cassian's instruction while Amren and Mor observe. Feyre notes her inability to winnow again since the mortal realm and her progress with flame and darkness work with Rhys. Azriel continues efforts to infiltrate the human queens' courts without success. Mor arrives and clashes with Cassian over her recent whereabouts, leading Feyre to realize Cassian may be protecting Azriel from emotional hurt rather than keeping them apart. Rhysand arrives with news: he, Feyre, and Amren will travel to the Summer Court tomorrow. Cassian objects, citing potential dangers and his own past troubles there, but Rhys explains Cassian's presence would complicate matters and that he is needed in the human realm instead. Amren agrees to go after learning of potential treasures to steal from the Summer Court's hoard. Cassian expresses concern about introducing Feyre publicly to another court, recognizing the message it sends regarding Tamlin. Following Rhys into the House of Wind, Feyre engages in flirtatious banter with him, including references to notes they have exchanged and events from Calanmai. Rhys vanishes into shadow after a charged moment between them.