It has been two days since Eliana’s friends helped her force out the rebels. Drake’s men continue to watch over the castle’s walls, keeping them safe. Olisnia, without the replenishment of her magic, has helped the others by bandaging their wounds and finding the medicinal herbs within the court doctor’s quarters.

Eliana has tried to give Jasper as much distance as she can. Every time she spots him, he always gives her a pained expression before turning away. She does not know ...