Court of Darkness

I would not say things are going well, exactly. I live in a burnt-out car under a bridge, surrounded by rubbish.

When Ruadan shows up to bring me back to the Institute, I leap at the chance. That is, until he throws me into the dungeons.

I'm on the naughty list, and the mentor who once trained me is cold as ice. Now, I must pass every single trial, or the Institute's executioners will rip me to pieces.

Good thing I can handle it. I was the queen of the gladiator ring, and I do not go down easily.