Accomplice to the Villain

Trystan is momentarily engrossed in his kiss with Evie. Then he remembers the prediction about their relationship and pulls away. Evie professes her love for him. She insists that he doesn’t have to reciprocate the sentiment, but she wants him to know how she feels. Trystan’s magic surges up, upsetting the guvre and the dragon Fluffy nearby. Blade bursts in to see what’s the matter. Trystan leaves without addressing Evie further.

Kingsley notices that Trystan is upset and tries comforting him. Trystan doesn’t mention what happened with Evie but reiterates his regret about failing to undo Kingsley’s frog curse. He spent years unsuccessfully seeking out a cure. When Trystan then tasks Kingsley with checking on Evie, Kingsley infers that they kissed. Suddenly, Kingsley becomes confused and disoriented. He can’t continue the exchange with Trystan.

Gideon formulates a plan for the impending excursion to the Gleaming Palace with Keeley. Later, he and Nura reiterate their gratitude to Keeley for saving Lyssa. However, something about Keeley’s manner unnerves Gideon, and he wonders if she’s hiding something.