Many of you requested a summary of the first story before beginning with the sequel. If you don't want to relive the slow burn then skip straight ahead to the first chapter and enjoy!

The main points to take away from the first story are Nia's death and Roan's subsequent royal status as King. Clarke decided to stay in Lexa with Polis instead of returning to Arkadia.

Here is a more complete summary for those who would like to be reminded:

- Clarke and Lexa march on Mount Weather and free their people. Cage escapes but Dante is captured and killed for his crimes. Peace is announced between Skaikru and Trikru.

-Ray is an annoying asshole who hates the Grounder's and has a grudge against Clarke. He is found dead (I know you were all so upset about that) but unfortunately Clarke is blamed for the murder when she is found standing over his body. She is imprisoned but escapes with Octavia's help and moves into TonDC

-Clarke is taught how to fight and speak Trigedasleng, learning more about the Grounder's as she spends time in their camp. Turns out Indra killed Ray (plot twist). Clarke is eventually pardoned and returns to direct the camp in their time of need.

- Clarke and Lexa lead a mission to investigate the Panther threat that is invading from the South. They FINALLY kiss (❁'◡'❁).

-Clarke is kidnapped by Cage. The mountain men's presence and use of reapers was driving the panthers out of their territory. Clarke is a badass and escapes, she kills Cage and is eventually rescued in the woods by Lexa who takes her back to Arkadia to be treated.

-Lexa returns to Polis after her extended absence. Pressing matters in the city demand her attention and Clarke eventually leaves Arkadia to go to the capitol.

-The Ice Nation have declared Skaikru an enemy and have directed their army to surround the camp in preparation for battle.

-Clarke's servant Kyla guides her to a meeting with Roan where she asks the prince if he would help to kill his mother. He refuses, but hopes for an end to this conflict.

-Turns out that Kyla is actually a spy working for Nia 😢 but her family has been threatened, leaving her with no choice but to report back to the Queen. Clarke uses Kyla as a double agent to learn of the Queen's plan.

-Nia is defeated, her plan foiled, but sneaks into the tower and drugs Clarke so that she can kill her. Abby actually does something helpful and shoots the Queen to save her daughter.

-Roan becomes King of Azgeda and their army retreats from the Skaikru camp. Clarke's friends and family return to Arkadia once the threat of war has passed but Clarke decides to stay in Polis with Lexa. OTP.

And that's everything! This story doesn't require extensive knowledge of Love Is Weakness so don't worry over the small details. Hopefully this helped to refresh the story for some of you and now you are ready for the sequel.

Enjoy the story and keep the comments coming, I love to hear your thoughts!