THE DEVIL WAS ONCE AN ANGEL Viviane was watching events unfold with amusement. The bench she shared with Sky was shaking vigorously; her niece’s foot was restlessly stomping on the ground. Sky became increasingly annoyed as she watched Bastian flirt with a young Ange’el woman who sat beside him. Maheeka wasn’t much older than Sage, probably in her mid-twenties and was clearly excited to have the attention of the great Ma’asai prince. They whispered in each other’s ears and exchanged naughty glances. The young woman blushed as much as she smiled. It was uncommon for an Ange’el to be this forward with anyone but it was the first time the young woman had drunk alcohol. “Sky, I was hoping you could help me improve my aim while Apollo is recovering. I really want to enter the archery competit

