If I remember correctly it does end with Brian's death and a very distraught and heartbroken Sol holding his body. It truly is fucked up how he reincarnated as the now Ian and the poor guy was found by that piece of shit Lorkan first. If ANYTHING just for him to find out that very vital piece of information regarding the man he's held in such high regard and feels he owes his life to, would be the only reason I would want Ian to regain the memories of his past life. That way he can rightfully RUN AWAY FROM THAT BLONDE FUCKER!