Anders hasn’t saved Lillian – he’s delayed the inevitable.
He now has the Queen’s host, but when he tries to protect Lillian, he soon finds he can’t. It would be easier to tame the wildest weather than save her. That leaves Anders with one prospect.
She can’t go back. Lillian chose to be indentured this time – chose to tether herself to Anders and everything he stands for. Even if he now intends to stand much closer.
There will be no help in the end.
And the end is here for Lillian and Anders. The Queen has found her, and Bethany won’t let go. She’ll rip the kingdom apart to claim her host.