Book 3, City of Emeralds Summary

On a business trip five years later, Fiyero visits a chapel dedicated to Saint Galinda. He spies Elphaba. Though she denies to knowing him, Fiyero follows her to her poor home. There, Elphaba confesses to being part of a dangerous underground antigovernment group. Despite her warnings as to his safety, the two continue to meet. Fiyero fills her in on all their school friends. The meetings continue and become more personal. Soon, a passionate affair begins and Fiyero writes to tell his wife that he must extend his business trip.

Fiyero quickly finds himself in love with Elphaba. He tells her of rumors of the area her family last lived. Elphaba feels much bitterness about her father's seemingly pointless mission's work.

Elphaba continues to feel passionately about Animal rights. When they argue over this, they fight and...