diff --git a/xinerama.c b/xinerama.c
index e4b87a4..47a35f9 100644
--- a/xinerama.c
+++ b/xinerama.c
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ void xinerama_init(void) {
     }
 
     xinerama_active = true;
+    free(reply);
 }
 
 void xinerama_query_screens(void) {