Dane POV

Dane’s heart ached for Thessi, but he rejoiced in her freedom, and in the wood elves’ deliverance from darkness. Really, how desperate had Drannor been to attack Thessi’s tree?

It made him immensely proud that Dirge, Thessi, and Narbeth comforted Thalira first. Such a strong, valiant woman. He didn’t envy her task, explaining about Drannor to her children.

Separating from the group, Thalira silently followed the wood elf guards who carried away Drannor’s ...