Summary

Lila arrives outside the palace where a masquerade ball in honor of Rhy's birthday is taking place. She recognizes the young women she saw earlier at the parade. Using her thieving sleight of hand trick, she steals an invitation from one of them. Realizing she will need to upgrade her clothing in order to fit in she visits a booth in the marketplace, operated by a woman named Calla, who knows Kell and offers Lila whatever she wants for free with the understanding that she will pay Calla back in the future. Lila chooses a black mask with horns, black boots, and a men's black coat, feeling like the pirate she has always wanted to be.

In Chapter 2, Kell awakens in Rhy's bedroom with his hands cuffed behind his back. Rhy is there, and he begins questioning Kell about the black stone. Kell...