: Jonah Breakspear, son of the Chancellor, has vanished. It is revealed that his own mother, Piety Breakspear , staged the kidnapping to manipulate her husband and consolidate power based on a dark prophecy.

: Philo realizes he knew Aisling's work, and the investigation leads him to visit a fae friend in prison, hinting at Philo's own hidden past. Vignette’s Descent into the Underground

: Imogen Spurnrose learns her family is nearly broke. Despite her initial prejudice, she attempts to charm her new wealthy fae neighbor, Agreus Astrayon , hoping his fortune can save her household. The Ending