Alina and Mal came back to Little Palace with Nicolai second born Prince of Ravka. After Darkling tried take Ravka under his control, king and other people don't trust Grisha, but when Alina came she became knew General of second army , so of Grisha, some of Girishas don't like it , but they can't do anything about it. Also she made some changes that Grisha also don't like but say nothing. Also since the most of powerful Grishas went to Darkling's side, second army was now most only students or Girishas who just ended school in little palace.