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      Chapter Five

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Celaena navigating a tense social setting, where she maintains her composure despite the presence of courtesans and the watchful eyes of Doneval. She employs a calculated act of demure innocence, engaging Doneval with subtle flirtation and clever conversation. Her goal is to gather intelligence and manipulate the situation to her advantage, all while concealing her true intentions behind a veneer of politeness and charm. The scene underscores her skillful deception, as she carefully…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta noticing Cassian's injuries as he enters the dining room. He reveals that he sparred with Rhys to help him release tension, hinting at deeper concerns. Their conversation shifts when Cassian discloses that Feyre's unborn child has wings, a rare and dangerous condition for High Fae females. Nesta reacts with shock, and Cassian explains the high mortality rate for mothers during such births due to anatomical incompatibilities, leaving both characters visibly distressed. Cassian…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cassian reflecting on the terms of his bargain with Nesta, which required him to wait a night at the House of Wind before speaking to her unless she initiated contact first. Despite the restrictions, Cassian is determined to resolve their conflict, undaunted by the mating bond or Nesta's potential rejection. His only fear is that she might hate him for it, especially after their heated argument the previous day. He plans to apologize and declare his feelings once she speaks to him,…
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      Fourteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a flurry of preparations in Ascalon Palace as Queen Sabran prepares to welcome Aubrecht Lievelyn and his retinue, signaling her serious consideration of his marriage proposal. The palace buzzes with activity, from food deliveries to new gowns being crafted, while Ead, still recovering from illness, struggles to keep up with her duties. Amid the excitement, she remains vigilant for the arrival of her mentor, Chassar uq-Ispad, and notes the absence of further rumors about sorcery…
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      Forty-Six

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Ead returns to the kitchens of the Priory, reminiscing about her childhood and reconnecting with Tulgus, the head cook. She subtly inquires about the Prioress’s sun wine, masking her true intentions while observing Loth, who appears drugged with dreamroot. Ead seizes an opportunity to steal a pinch of powder from the spice jars, hinting at her clandestine plans. The scene establishes her calculated demeanor and the tension of her impending actions, as she balances nostalgia with the…
    • The Chasseur: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, Bas, and Coco meet in a patisserie to discuss a heist targeting an aristocrat’s vault, specifically a magic ring that grants immunity to enchantment. Lou insists the ring is their priority, while Bas, a skilled swindler with aristocratic connections, questions her sudden interest in magic despite her past renouncement of it. Their banter reveals a history of romantic tension, with Lou recalling their passionate past but dismissing Bas as unreliable in serious matters. The dynamic between them is…
    • The Soul Remembers: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou waking paralyzed in her mother Morgane’s arms, trapped in a troupe wagon. The scent of eucalyptus triggers traumatic memories as Morgane reveals she has drugged Lou with a paralytic, mocking her helplessness. Lou realizes they’ve left the city, and Morgane taunts her with plans to burn Lou’s husband, Reid, during Modraniht—a sacred holiday involving sacrificial rituals. Lou’s fear intensifies as Morgane hints at her role in the ceremony, emphasizing her inevitable fate…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sylphrena, the honorspren bonded to Kaladin, senses the approaching highstorm with childlike excitement, comparing its energy to distant music. She moves invisibly through Urithiru, preferring the company of children who treat her with casual familiarity rather than reverence. Finding few people awake, she visits Cord, Rock’s daughter, who acknowledges her with a respectful gesture and leaves an offering of food. Syl playfully transforms into a tuber in response, though she doesn’t eat, showcasing her…
    • I‑6. A Boon and a Curse Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into Taravangian’s internal conflict as he grapples with his fluctuating intelligence and compassion. Isolated in a stormwagon, he reflects on his dual nature: his brilliant but emotionally detached self and his current, more empathetic but intellectually limited state. He hesitates to execute Odium’s orders to betray the coalition, clinging to the faint hope that his intervention might not be needed. His physical frailty mirrors his emotional turmoil, as he struggles with the weight…
    • I‑9. The Sword Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Taravangian awakens to another day of physical and mental struggle, caught between the pain of movement and the anguish of staying still. His cognitive abilities are diminished, making even simple tasks like reading his own notes laborious. He notices sunlight streaming through a window he didn’t open, realizing Dalinar must have ordered it—a small kindness in his confined existence. Despite his foggy mind, Taravangian forces himself to follow a routine, copying instructions into a notebook, though…
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