Now that the Darkling has driven the royal family out of their home and damaged their defences, his over-dramatic advisor with the black wig suggests they rest and reserve manpower for their next steps. But the Darkling himself wants to find Alina because she is still the soul of the Grisha army. Good point. Dude …
The Ravkan royal family holds a little gathering. Nikolai’s older brother Vasily is also there, he is the heir apparent to the Ravkan throne, a snob, a snoop, and a drunkard. Vasily clashes with Alina on views regarding Grisha. Nikolai announces his and Alina’s engagement, much to the queen’s disapproval. Alina also expresses the wish …
The Darkling talks with Baghra, whom he has locked in something like a giant birdcage. The conversation goes something like this: ALEK: Lessons. MOM: Mistakes. ALEK: Lessons. MOM: Was Alina a lesson or a mistake? ALEK: … David joins the group, he seems a lot bolder than before. Both he and Genya agree that the …
After some brief exchanges and a few swaggers from the privateer Sturmhond, Alina decides it’s okay to let him in on the Sea Whip thing. Luckily for her, Sturmhond is a good guy. He agrees to make a deal with her and Mal. The Darkling and Alina once again visit each other in a vision. …
