The Winter Queen Crystine hasn't been seen in some time.
The Recently Escaped find the Winter Queen in a dreamscape, with Elise sad that she is micromanaged in her sleep.
With the shake up of the Summer Court Colby Black threatened to disband the winter court if it does not present a monarch by the time of her coronation.
Upon hearing that Elise will be the next Winter Queen in her absence, Crystine assaults her in her dream. Hannah is able to help Elise escape, though it is curious as to how she already knew about the proclamation.