Let the Games begin On the streets of East Haven, River Quinn is training tirelessly with her loyal friend, Ruthless, desperate to prevent Lysander's niece, Scarlett Hood, from winning the wealth and political influence awarded in the Guardian Games. When an unexpected knee injury jeopardizes River's ability to qualify, it risks her chances of blocking Lysander's play for power. If things couldn't get any worse, new details regarding her mother's death are revealed, and River sees red. Meanwhile, the handsome high side doctor, Addax Tate, keeps an annoyingly close eye on River and offers help. But for someone who relies on no one but herself, it's a lot to ask. River wants to trust him, but can you ever truly trust a highsider?