Summary

Chapter 4

America and her family watch the Illéa Capital Report, where Gavril Fadaye interviews Prince Maxon. America’s family speculates about what the prince must be like and what kind of Queen America would make. After the show, Aspen sneaks up to America’s window to kiss her goodnight. They kiss, and she sings him a lullaby. Soon, though, she sends him away because she doesn’t want them to get in trouble.

Chapter 5

America arrives at the tree house before Aspen and lays out a meal she cooked for him. She knows he is always hungry, and she is thrilled to provide for him. He is angry at her for providing, as it embarrasses him and injures his pride. Aspen is angry about being a Six, because he is doomed to a life of servility and low pay for hard work...