Chapter Seventy-Five

After Nesta defeats and Unmakes Briallyn, Cassian reveals himself unharmed and acknowledges their mating bond with a kiss. The moment is interrupted by Mor and Azriel's arrival with urgent news about Feyre.

Nesta discovers Cassian alive beneath her—the knife beneath him is unbloodied, and he had deliberately stayed down while she unleashed her power against Briallyn. Nesta breaks into tears, overwhelmed with relief. Cassian comforts her, and she declares him her mate before kissing him. He reciprocates, and their kiss ignites with the power of a true mate's bond, their souls visibly intertwining and glowing. Nesta pulls back, joy radiating from her, and Cassian mirrors her happiness. Their intimate moment is abruptly interrupted when Mor and Azriel land on the mountain beside them. Azriel reports that Eris is safe and that they have recovered the Made dagger, though Eris is angry and confused. He is currently at the Hewn City. However, Mor's grave expression signals a serious problem: something has happened to Feyre.