Summary

Chapter 20 is from Feyre's view. Feyre invites Nesta inside and she seems to hesitate for a moment. Elain smiles “broadly,” clearly happy to see Nesta, and Nesta enters. Nesta watches Cassian (they share a mating bond but Nesta has refused to acknowledge it). Cassian seems to be trying to appear casual. Amren makes a rude comment about the weight Nesta has lost. Everyone is worried but Nesta smiles and compliments Amren's earrings. They continue to open gifts. Nesta thanks Elain for a set of books. Feyre hands out her gifts, including paintings for Azriel, Cassian, and Mor. The painting she gives Rhysand is a portrait of “the creature inside myself, the creature full of hate and regret and love and sacrifice, the creature that could be cruel and brave, sorrowful and joyous” (185). She feels only Rhysand could understand this. The final gift is...