Locked away in the Little Palace, attempting to hide her magic from the probing curiosity of the General, Hermione searches for her way home. Circumstances lead her to make a deal with the devil but even the best-laid plans don't always go the way you want...
Divergent storyline after they find the stag. Alina is captured by General Kirigan, but he doesn't kill the stag immediately. There is a second chance for shadow and light. Will Alina be sucked into the darkness or will she bring Aleksander into the light? (based on tv series only).
Everyone thinks Alina Starkov is a beta, and they would be right to think that. Hell, she thought she was. Being a beta was all she had ever known. But apparently not all betas took pills every morning, or had their CEO boss figuratively and literally sniffing up their skirts at every waking moment. She just couldn't get a break sometimes.
When Alina Starkov has a break from the grind of Grisha training there is always a bit of relief. Even if that “break” is just another kind of training. Apparently her lackluster horseback skills require attention in the form of some unexpected one-on-one time with the General. [Updates on Thursdays]