23 Maxon I stand on the abandoned loading docks of Arx Hall. A silver Pulpitum disc glitters underneath my feet. Lianna and I used this very transfer station when she first came to Antrum. It was such a thrill to hold her as the platform rushed around. Now, Zephyr has her imprisoned. Adrenaline kicks through my nervous system. If that freak touches one hair on her head, I’ll kill him. I roll my eyes. Who am I kidding? We’re about to launch a rescue mission for Lianna. No matter what’s up with her hair, if I get the chance, I’m killing Zephyr. A familiar voice breaks up my thoughts. “You okay, M?” It’s Uther. He and Ty are standing nearby, waiting to get started. We just finished the fastest planning session in the history of the thrax military. Now, we’re waiting for Zee and Raj to

