Summary

In Chapter 11, the Elite are eating a meal. The seating arrangement makes Eadlyn sad because her parents’ seats sit empty at the head of the table. Erik notices the change in her disposition. Looking into his eyes gives her the strength to make a move. Eadlyn changes the seating arrangement and afterwards announces that the suitors will have Finnish lessons. Everyone is happy, and Henri toasts Eadlyn.

In the next part of the chapter, Eadlyn reads the newspaper and gets the impression that the public did not listen to the Elite. Instead, they focus on the elimination and Gunner’s absence. Marid’s picture is also situated next to hers. Lady Brice advises Eadlyn to focus on what she can accomplish. She says that Eadlyn must choose a husband. Neena is there, and they discuss the Elite. Eadlyn then goes to her Finnish...