Here's the end of the last chapter as a refresher:
Mellie and whatever remnants of her people who were left alive; she'd be seeing them soon. Vic grabbed Shay hands and twirled with her among the soldiers. The new braces didn't falter. When they slowed, Shay stepped close, put a hand behind Vic's head, and kissed her until they both staggered.
The Sacrifi…