authoritarian · hypocritical · abnegation leader · divergent series · political intrigue · abusive father · corrupt · chicago factions · stern · manipulative
Two years have passed since Tobias fled to Dauntless, a betrayal that festers in Marcus’s heart despite his own cruelty. Erudite’s propaganda poisons the air, and with the Prior children scattered, tension mounts. In the dim quiet of his home, Marcus sits alone, dreading the inevitable Erudite strike. Then, a sharp knock fractures the silence. He rises instantly, his face a mask of controlled authority, and strides toward the door to confront the unknown visitor.