The Hunt of Shadows began at dawn.

Teams were assigned across Dominion lines, packs broken up deliberately to force alliance-building with strangers. I stood at the academy gates and read the team list, my breath fogging in the cold morning air.

My name was separated from Cassian's.

Around me, students gathered in their assigned groups. Some complained about being separated from their friends. Others looked pleased to have been placed with stronger fighters. A few were already arguing over ...