Kingdom of Ash

been. Had always been, despite what had
befallen him. “I am grateful—that I got to see
you again. One last time.”
Dorian had no words, couldn’t find them.
Not as Aelin turned to him, tears sliding down
her face as she said, “One of us has to rule.”
Before Dorian could understand, before he
could realize the agreement she’d just made,
Aelin ripped her hand from his.
And shoved him through that gateway
behind them. Back into their own world.
Roaring, Dorian fell.
As the Wyrdgate’s misty realm vanished,
Dorian saw Aelin take his father’s hand.