Sophia and Constance ride into town, and Sophia reflects that she’s now experienced what it’s like to not have to censor what she says, which she had to do even among family, friends, and her girlfriend. Constance does not want a husband either and knows about other resistors with similar ideals. However, some of these resistors, such as her friend Emile, are now gone or captured.

Like Luke, Constance also thinks the western edge of Lille, next to the White Wood, is the best place to attempt a crossing because it’s not as heavily guarded. Although crossing still seems impossible, the girls both realize that, together, they’ve already accomplished things that seemed impossible alone.

At the market, the disguised Sophia and Constance split up to buy supplies. Rumors have spread that Liv died by suicide and that some men at the ball took two wives instead of one, which is customary here. Sophia buys rice from a man, but he’s suspicious of her because of her voice. She looks around for Constance, but spots Erin in the crowd instead. Bruises cover Erin’s face, but she recognizes Sophia and comes to her.