Chapter 496. A Fool

Nyx POV

I put out the flames in the palace, just like Cassian asked me to. The damage is extensive. It will take years to rebuild, but that seems to be only a concern of mine. The rest of the Immortal Realm is getting to know one another.

After centuries of being separated the inhabitants of the realm are talking like old friends. Gray Creatures are reunited with their loved ones, Lycan children with special abilities have found their families, and no one is fighting. The Immortal Realm is at peace. Macy would be so happy, it is exactly what she wanted. A unified realm.

I put on a fake smile as I move through the crowds. No one talks to me or returns my smile. Why would they? I was Cassian’s right hand. His indiscretions are my own. I look for a familiar face to talk to, but there is only one.

Cassian is slumped against the tree he is tied to. Without his wings, he does not look as imposing. Blood is smeared across his face, and he looks sad. The famil