Summary

Chapter 25 – On the way back to the palace, Mare tells Maven she feels nothing for Cal. Back at the palace, Mare discovers to her horror that Ann Walsh has been captured in the old underground tunnel system by Cal and Ptolemus. Before she can be forced into revealing secrets, Walsh dies by suicide pill. Speaking later, Cal says he wishes things could be different. Cal tells Mare that Julian believed Mare was like his mother, Coriane, used to be. Early the next morning, Mare and Maven prepare for the coup, taking a spot near the War Command. Farley gives Mare an earring from Kilorn. Putting the earring in, Mare draws red blood.

The bridge connecting West Archeon to the rest of the city explodes. Cal’s legion is ordered to assemble. Cal arrives, putting his men to work at once. Mare seeks him...