Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4)

by Sarah J. Maas

Chaol spread his arms wide as the darkness hit him, shattered him, obliterated him until there was nothing but light—burning blue light, warm and welcoming.

WHAT IS HAPPENING, HES BEING PROTECTED?? Like why did you think you mortal thing could go against the king and his dark ass power? IS THIS A PART OF THE PLAN?