Melissa Sweeney

Nikki starts working in her aunts’ underground fallout shelter and starts noticing cracks in the foundation.

Kevin takes a chance with Viper and runs away with her, discovering a new world hidden underneath his feet.

Derek runs away after snapping at the king, and meets with Holly for a one-on-one “talk.”

As Marcos searches for Zantl after their sudden disappearance, he comes across a locked door with pieces of tech that feel strangely familiar.

Nikki learns about her family’s underground secrets: hidden bunkers, unknown machinery, and the truth about Derek and Kevin.

Kevin discovers Maïmoú in a dreamscape of ruins and decay and learns more about her past.

Derek is invited to a meteor-viewing party by Runa, the royal historian, and learns more about the world, and also what he wants out of it.

Nikki’s doubts about her family come to a head when she spies on their conversations and learns the truth about what’s going on in Morgan’s coffeehouse.

Maïmoú abruptly leaves Kevin midway through their escape, and he begins exploring the inner depths of the Asilo and all of its hidden secrets.

Derek meets this “god” person all the humans have been praying to, but he’s got the wrong god. This Deity is Shào Kai, a demonic-looking boy trapped in his own mind, and he wants Derek dead.