Ellasara came at me with a blade-and she defeated me. But my eyes open to my bedchambers and I see Kingsnake sitting at my beside with Fang next to my pillow. I expect to feel the horrible pain of my injury, but I already feel healed. When I sit up, the room doesn't spin and I don't feel weak. In fact, I feel better than I ever have... Kingsnake takes my face in my hands and pulls me close. The relief in his chest is so palpable it's like heat from the sun. But our beautiful moment is ruined by ...