Isra and Althea explore the city with the *Rainha's* emissary and something catches Althea's attention. Meanwhile, Viekko goes on patrol with Gabriel and learns...
Althea follows the Rainha until she finds the Rainha committing an unthinkable act. Meanwhile, Isra witnesses the brutal efficiency of Cytherean society at work.
Viekko, Isra, and Althea escape from the shuttle and dash back to the City's refineries in a desperate attempt to keep Halifaco from destroying...