As they arrived outside, the summer court came in a hale of music and flowers, probably in direct defiance of Winter. The event was to take place outside, in the courtyard full of ice and frozen statues. Will-o'-the-wisps and corpse candles floated through the air, casting everything in eternal twilight. Why couldnt the Winter fey hold their parties aboveground for once? There was a presence behind her, then a quiet chuckle in her ear. "So glad you were able to make it to the party, Princess. It wouldve been terribly boring without you."



Well, there were plenty of shadows of creatures and noises

Which...was not was she was looking for. She climbed down from the tree.

"What'd you find?"

She glances behind her.

" Nothing. How big is the Wyldwood? Theres nothing around for miles. "

Rowan's breath tickled the back of her neck. He shifted around her so that they were inches apart, so close that she could see her reflection in his ice-blue eyes. "You know," he breathed, his breath cold on her cheek, "I can help you get over him."



"Yeah...it's endless if you don't know where the Courts are."

,, Who? ,, She asks flatly.

" Do you know where they are? "

Rowan didn't sound convinced. "You know he's right over there, don't you? Pretending not to watch us?" He smirked and took her hand, pressing it to his lips. "Let's show dear Ash how much you're over him. Come on, you know you want to." Rowan was gorgeous; she could do worse in the casual make-out department. "Kiss me," Rowan whispered. A trumpet sounded, echoing over the courtyard, and the smell of roses filled the air. The Seelie Court was arriving, to the roars and shrieks of the Winter fey.


"Not from here, nope. But if we get to the Briars, then we can get anywhere in the Fey Realm."

,, I dont kiss people. ,, She replies flatly, moving away from him. ,, Plus Im not interested in Ash, anyways. Hes not my type. ,,