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      Chapter Ten

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 10 of *A Court of Silver Flames*, Nesta indulges in a meal provided by the enchanted House, including a chocolate cake that sparks a playful yet tense exchange with Cassian. Their banter reveals Nesta’s growing connection to the House, which responds to her needs, while Cassian teases her about her isolation in the library. The interaction highlights their combative dynamic, as Cassian challenges her to take back the cake, subtly encouraging her to embrace physical training. Nesta’s…
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      Chapter Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta enters a small shop in search of warmer clothing, noting its polished pine floors and neatly displayed garments. She encounters Emerie, a striking dark-haired female with scars on her wings, who offers practical assistance without acknowledging Nesta’s fame. Their conversation reveals Emerie’s blunt yet kind demeanor, as she inquires about Nesta’s needs and suggests fleece-lined leathers to combat the cold. Nesta, initially guarded, finds herself drawn to Emerie’s straightforwardness, a…
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      Chapter Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta, determined to escape her confinement, attempts to descend ten thousand steep, spiraling steps from the House of Wind to the city below, seeking solace in alcohol. Despite her High Fae strength, the physical toll is immense—dizziness, exhaustion, and nausea overwhelm her as she counts each step. The oppressive, endless stairwell mirrors her inner turmoil, and her father’s haunting final words resurface, a painful reminder of her past failures and losses. After just one hundred steps, her body…
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      Chapter Seven

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassian arrives at a war-scarred manor in the human lands, transported by Mor, to meet with the self-styled "Band of Exiles"—Jurian, Vassa, and Lucien. The estate bears visible damage from past conflicts, creating a desolate atmosphere under the moonlight. Mor departs quickly, leaving Cassian to navigate the diplomatic mission alone. His arrival follows a frustrating encounter with Nesta, whose deliberate defiance during a training session has left him agitated and seeking purpose elsewhere. Upon…
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      Chapter Six

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta observing Cassian's training, captivated by his lethal grace despite her attempts to appear indifferent. Her internal conflict is evident as she recalls a past moment of vulnerability when she refused to leave his side as he lay dying. Even as she distracts herself by watching the mountain scenery, her awareness of Cassian's every movement underscores their unresolved tension. Morrigan's arrival interrupts Nesta's thoughts, and her admiring comments about Cassian provoke a…
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      Chapter Five

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta and Cassian in the House of Wind’s dining room, where Cassian insists Nesta eat a nutritious breakfast of porridge and eggs to sustain her energy for the day. Nesta resists, demanding toast instead, but Cassian explains the importance of steady energy from whole foods. Their exchange is tense, with Nesta bristling at his authoritative tone and Cassian remaining unyielding. The dynamic highlights their combative relationship, as Nesta’s stubbornness clashes with Cassian’s…
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      Chapter Four

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cassian observing Mor at a riverside café, where she basks in the sunlight, a stark contrast to her dark past in the Hewn City. Her appreciation for the sun reflects her liberation from her oppressive upbringing, a theme that lingers beneath their interaction. Cassian joins her, exchanging pleasantries with onlookers before settling into a familiar dynamic of playful banter. Their conversation quickly shifts to Nesta, with Mor making a sharp comment about her potential fit in the…
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      Chapter Three

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassian observes Rhysand in the High Lord’s study, a space rich with intricate details—hand-knotted carpets, a celestial model, and Feyre’s paintings. The room reflects their world’s complexity, blending artistry with power. Cassian notes Rhys’s meticulous tea-stirring, a contrast to his lethal precision in battle. The study’s two levels, filled with books and delicate objects, underscore the duality of their lives—scholarship and violence intertwined. Feyre’s paintings, some hauntingly…
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      Chapter Two

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense confrontation as Nesta Archeron is informed by Feyre and Rhys that she must relocate to the House of Wind and begin a strict regimen of training with Cassian in Windhaven, followed by work in the library. Nesta, visibly disheveled and resistant, reacts with hostility, refusing the arrangement outright. Cassian observes the dynamics warily, noting Feyre’s shielded presence and Rhys’s protective stance, hinting at underlying tensions and Nesta’s unpredictable power. The…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassian, a battle-hardened warrior, hesitates outside Nesta’s dilapidated apartment in Velaris, conflicted by his mission to fetch her for Feyre. Despite his combat experience, he finds himself unnerved by the prospect of facing Nesta, who lives in a rundown building despite having better options. The tension is palpable as he knocks, bracing himself for her reaction, his body instinctively falling into a defensive stance. The door opens to reveal Nesta, disheveled and hostile, her appearance reflecting…
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