Kingdom of Ash

She would never stop being grateful for that. For the light, the life in Rowan’s eyes.

The same light she knew shone in her own.

To whatever end, Fireheart.”

. “Will you work to rebuild this kingdom, this world, with me tomorrow?”

“Tomorrow, and every day after that.” For every day of the thousand blessed years they were granted together. And beyond.

I am thinking about how very grateful I am. That we made it. That I found you. And how, even with all that work to be done, I will not mind a moment of it because you are with me.

Together,” Dorian breathed, shaking. “We’ll rebuild this world together.”

A new world.

A better world.

I, Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius, swear upon my immortal soul to guard, to nurture, and to honor Terrasen from this day until my very last.

The only thing she would ever kneel before.

Her crown. Her throne. Her kingdom.

Aelin paused on the threshold of the throne room.

He had never seen anyone so beautiful.

For Aelin’s coronation.