A Court of Thorns and Roses

Feyre wanders the manor after her nightmare and makes a crude map in case of a future escape opportunity. Tamlin returns from killing the Bogge, injured. He sees the map and guesses that Feyre is illiterate. Feyre is ashamed, but Tamlin compliments her for learning so much else on her own. Feyre dresses Tamlin’s wound, since his healing powers are ineffective against the Bogge. Feyre and Tamlin connect over doing what is necessary to protect others, though Feyre remains fearful of Tamlin.

The next morning, Feyre overhears Lucien arguing with Tamlin. Lucien warns Tamlin that time is running out and that Tamlin’s “heart of stone” (107) is softening. Feyre reveals herself, and Lucien leaves. She insists that Tamlin will hunt with her instead. Feyre admits she hates hunting, and she requests that Tamlin take her to the study. Tamlin asks Feyre how she learned to hunt and asks if anyone has ever “taken care of [her]” (110). Feyre says no. Tamlin knows that Feyre stole a knife from dinner, and he tells her to focus on eavesdropping instead of escape plans. Feyre apologizes, but Tamlin declines to explain this remark.