A few days have passed since Tris had to tell the others about Queen Sandra's nefarious acts back on the mainland. Nick has been in a trance, wandering around trying to come up with a plan. He talks with her, but his mind is elsewhere. Lucas has been doing the same thing. It’s like he’s on a constant loop, walking around the palace mumbling to himself.

King Draco finally woke up the day before. He ordered everyone out of his room and has been locked up with Queen Nora since ...