Ten years after accepting the mating bond, Elain is having visions that are both foreboding and devastating, which has begun to drive a wedge between her and Lucien. Elain's visions are accompanied by a mysterious and sinister voice, taunting her with her worst fears. Her strength to resist its constant attempts to isolate her from her loved ones is waning... and she isn't sure how much longer she can ignore the whispering inside her mind. Meanwhile, Lucien's mother has finally decided the time has come to leave Autumn behind. With help from Eris, Lucien and his friends help his mother reunite with Helion. In doing so, Helion finally learns the truth about who Lucien is to him. Beron rages after his discovery that his wife has left him. His response is rash and drastic, causing all seven courts of Prythian to take notice-and action.

An Elucien Holiday Novella Lucien still didn't look at her. "I have spoken with Feyre. She, as you know, has spell-cleaving abilities - far greater than my own." Another deep shuddering breath. "And she has agreed to break our bond." Elain froze in her seat. Her mind wiped of all reason. Of all words. Lucien continued, "Tomorrow." Elain's heart stuttered. He finally met her eyes, and a warm smile spread on his lips. Warm and comforting and sincere. It made Elain sick. Lucien stood gracefully and held out his hand. Numbly, Elain placed her fingers in his palm. Then he raised her knuckles to his lips, just like a knight in one of the books that Nesta read to her as a girl. Just like a prince. Just like a gentleman. "Happy Solstice, Elain." And he left. *** All chapters uploaded 130 pages, approx 40 K words