Chapter 13

Alexandra couldn’t be happier to be away from Astral Stone and headed out from Requiem. It was nothing against the temple or city itself, but the overwhelming presence of the Celestial Council made her desperate to get away. She’d always heard that the Celestial Council was infinitely more terrifying than they appeared, but she hadn’t believed it before now. Now she knew how much power they carried, making the throne seem insignificant.

She was grateful, though, that Shaun was allowed to leave. She knew Shaun had convinced herself that she’d be dying there, but she couldn’t help but notice the look of relief once they stepped outside Astral Stone. She was sure Shaun hadn’t ever been happier to smell Requiem's sweet and stale air.