Chaol didn’t hide his tears, the shaking that overtook him as he collided with Dorian and embraced his king. No one said a word, though Chaol knew they were all gathered. Knew Yrene stood behind him, crying with them. He just held his friend, his brother. “I knew you’d do it,” Dorian said, voice raw. “I knew you’d find a way. For all of it.”

