Hunt stays at the Comitium barracks overnight, continuing to work through the aftermath of the city's attack while ordering Naomi to fly an exhausted Bryce home and stand guard. The city faces enormous tasks ahead: reorganizing leadership, holding Sailings for the dead, and awaiting the Asteri's appointment of a new Archangel for Valbara. Bryce notes that Hunt is now free of death bargains and may serve as a true member of the triarii if he chooses.

Before dawn, Bryce takes Syrinx for a walk toward the Istros river. She reflects on the various factions' responses during the attack: the mer and otters of the House of Many Waters helped evacuate citizens, while the Fae raised shields around FiRo first and refused to let outsiders in, suffering the fewest casualties. Tharion has called to offer the River Queen's full support. Bryce texts Juniper asking her to sign Bryce up for Madame Kyrah's next dance class, signaling her intention to move forward with her life.

Sitting on a bench by the river at sunrise, Bryce reads Danika's and Connor's final messages one last time. She types a reply to Connor's last text—"Message me when you're home safe"—writing simply "I'm home" and sending it into the ether, willing it to reach the Bone Quarter. She then deletes both message threads, feeling her heart lighten with each swipe.

As she stands to leave, the dawn mists over the Bone Quarter briefly part, revealing a green, sunlit shore rather than the expected gloom. On that shore stand six figures—the Pack of Devils minus Danika, who sacrificed her eternity. The tallest figure, Connor, raises his hand in greeting. Bryce blows a kiss before the mists close again. This vision is described as a gift from the Under-King for saving the city.

Bryce walks home smiling, receiving a text from Hunt saying he's at the apartment making breakfast. She hurries back with Syrinx, full of joy and hope, reflecting that having an angel in her apartment means it's just another day of the week—and that she has her eyes set on the wide-open road ahead.