trust is a fragile, beautiful thing to rely on…

Elsa thinks she knows which people to trust in the Darkzone. She is back underground and she will use that knowledge to get to the Keeper of Haven. She will seek out abandoned friends as well as feared enemies, only to find deception is rife underground and no one is what they seem. Elsa must put aside her personal feelings for her quest and let the line between ally and foe blur. If she cannot, she will lose everything.

Noak trusts Elsa. Their bond is strong and their path true. She will guide him and his pack through the underground. She will get them into the shining city and to the Keeper. And in return, Elsa will be able to rely on him. Noak will protect her every step. If she is attacked, his body will shield hers. If she falters, his hands will steady her. As long as he is with her, she will not fail.

Ysolde only trusts herself. As she journeys across the Panlands with Jack, she will gather the information she needs to thrive in this strange place. If she wants something from him, she will bargain for it and not suffer any loss. For Ysolde can tell her travel companion is no simple man. She will not fall for his easy charm or his many masks. No, she will use him for her own ends.

Finn’s trust is broken. Those who said they would care for him have abandoned him. The one who remained will soon leave too. With midwinter fast approaching and new dangers threatening their temporary home, Finn must learn how to protect himself. Luckily, there is something powerful lurking within him, something stronger than even the Leashworm. If he can unlock it, he will become an unstoppable force and trusting others will no longer matter.

Four heroes deciding who to trust. Each can only win when they let the right ones in.