Powerful

Lauren Roberts

Book 1.5 of The Powerless Trilogy

A companion novella set during the events of Powerless, told from the perspective of Adena, Paedyn's best friend, as she tries to survive alone in the slums of Loot while Paedyn competes in the deadly Purging Trials. Left to fend for herself, Adena forms an unexpected bond with Mak, a guarded young man hiding a dangerous secret of his own. Their growing relationship unfolds against the backdrop of the ruthless Elite society introduced in the main series. It is a quick, emotional side story that deepens the world of the trilogy rather than advancing Paedyn and Kai's arc directly.