It had been months since Lysander and Kylie had taken control of the city. In that time, they had reshaped the city’s infrastructure, purged the corrupt, and built alliances that ensured their rule was solidified. Yet, with every victory, there was an unspoken truth: the more power they gained, the more it seemed to come at the expense of something else. The weight of leadership pressed down on them, making it harder to tell where their true selves ended and their responsibilities ...