Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)

by Sarah J. Maas

He was almost to the threshold when she spoke, her voice distant. “His name was Sam.” She was still staring at the fire. Was Sam … “What happened?” She looked at him, smiling sadly. “He died.” “When?” he got out. He would have never teased her like that, never said a damn word if he’d known … Her words were strangled as she said, “Thirteen months ago.”

“Thank you for saving my life.” Elena bowed her head. “Blood ties can’t be broken,” she whispered, and then vanished, her words echoing in the silent tomb.