“We’ve had a minor setback with the Staff,” the leader is saying. “However, the fae accomplice has been spotted in the Winter Court of Faerie, and we’re told she has the Staff with her. We have sent members to retrieve it, and we’re certain it will be in our grasp again soon.” Jonah and I share worried looks. Eveanna must have purposefully been spotted to lead them away from us, but the news that they’re in Faerie looking for her is troubling. I have to trust that my mom will keep them both safe. She is an Archdemon, after all. “You should have received your tasks by now,” the leader continues. “Many of you have been assigned to watch the half-demon and her associates. We know she is leaving campus regularly, but don’t know where she goes. We must uncover this information.” He suddenly

