Summary

Chapter 22

America tells Prince Maxon that it wasn’t an accident when Celeste spilled wine on Kriss’ dress, but Prince Maxon is not ready to admit that Celeste is diabolical. When America insists on her point of view, he scolds her for presuming to tell him how to act. He is the prince, not some friend of hers. At the Report later, he tugs his ear, but America doesn’t answer.

That evening, Aspen comes to America’s room, and she lets him in, even though they could both get in trouble. They kiss until finally he says that he has to get back.

Chapter 23

America realizes it would be treason for her to be with Aspen, but she says that she doesn’t care. Aspen comes back to her room in the morning, and America has to send her maids away so...