Chapter 421

Conall Nightcrag's head throbbed as if split by a thousand sharp claws. He kept telling himself that everything he had done to Piper was for Willa's sake - yet the only thing he gained in return was Willa's cold, burning hatred.

He didn't understand how things had spiraled so far out of control.

Conall remained rooted to the spot, watching as Willa's fragile figure slowly vanished at the end of th