This story takes place after Broken Throne. The difference is that Mare realizes she doesn't want to go through life without Cal. However, Cal has decided that Norta isn't ready for a big government change, especially after the recent events that have taken place. He takes up the title as King and helps rebuild Norta...
Cal goes to the scarlet guard in search of Mare. He wants to fix what happened between them...but is it too late, or will Mare be able to open her heart up to him again?
Starting right after the end of Glass Sword: What if Maven didn't keep his promise? What if he not only took Mare, but some of her most loved friends? Is he too far gone to save? Or will he be the Maven we all knew and loved in Red Queen? NOT MY ORIGINAL WORK. ALL RIGHTS GO TO VICTORIA AVEYARD!