There can be no commander without the flame. Which being that I am not dead is still in my possession.

[That didn't mean there wouldn't be a pretender - Lexa wasn't stupid. But all she needed to do was heal a little and she could fix anyone who tried. Dammit. Why had Titus done this now?!

Suddenly Lexa pales.]

The natblidas... Ontari... Even Aden may not best her. We both have to go back.