Enemies strike where it hurts most—heart and mind.

The attack came at dawn, but not against the Academy. Against something far more vulnerable.

"Elara!" Celeste burst into my quarters without knocking. Her face was white. "It's Janie. Someone sent her family a message. They're threatening her younger sister unless she leaves the Academy immediately."

I was on my feet before she finished speaking. "Where is she?"

"Packing. Says she's leaving within the hour."

Janie was one of my first ...