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    • Chapter Seventy-Two Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta Archeron fighting desperately to hold off Bellius, a formidable opponent, as dawn approaches. Though exhausted and battered, she takes solace in knowing her friends Emerie and Gwyn have survived the brutal "Breaking" trial. Nesta's power remains temporarily suppressed, leaving her to rely solely on her combat skills. Bellius attacks relentlessly, fueled by irrational hatred, while a violent storm obscures the battlefield. Despite her fatigue, Nesta dodges and blocks his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cassian and Azriel confronting Koschei, a shadowy death-lord, at a lake where he holds Eris captive. Koschei taunts them, revealing his meticulous preparation for their arrival, while Cassian attempts to negotiate Eris's release, secretly hoping Koschei remains unaware of the powerful Made dagger Eris carries. Tension escalates as Azriel's shadows recoil, and Koschei's mocking laughter hints at impending danger. Azriel suddenly senses imminent peril and urges Cassian to flee, but…
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      Chapter Seventy Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts a pivotal battle scene where Nesta Archeron stands her ground against Bellius's warriors, defending her friends behind an unyielding line she has drawn. With no room for fear, she faces the attackers with calm determination and love, embodying her resolve to protect those she cares about. The narrative highlights her focused mindset as she engages the first wave of warriors, her smile and shield raised in defiance. This opening sets the tone for a fierce confrontation, emphasizing…
    • Chapter Sixty-Nine Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Eris leads a small caravan eastward, accompanied by Briallyn, with Cassian and Azriel secretly tracking them. The group enters an ancient, moss-covered forest, eventually stopping at a lakeside camp. Cassian and Azriel observe from a distance, noting the mix of nobility and soldiers among Eris’s party. The tension escalates when Eris suddenly confronts Cassian, holding Nesta’s dagger to his ribs, revealing a calculated trap. Meanwhile, Nesta, Gwyn, and Emerie struggle to ascend a treacherous mountain…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Nesta, Emerie, and Gwyn as they navigate the treacherous Illyrian Rite, seeking shelter in a tree for the night. With no caves available, they use a rope left by Queen Briallyn’s forces to secure themselves to a branch, hoping their scents will mask Emerie’s Illyrian identity from predatory creatures. The group discusses the Rite’s history, including the legendary warrior Enalius, who defended a strategic pass during an ancient war. The conversation highlights the Rite’s…
    • Chapter Sixty-Seven Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta and Emerie continue their perilous journey through the Illyrian wilderness, searching for their missing companion, Gwyn. Emerie recounts her near-fatal encounter with hostile males, while Nesta shares her own harrowing experiences. The pair moves cautiously, encountering scattered warriors and evidence of violent clashes. Their hope wanes as they find no trace of Gwyn, only the grim possibility of discovering her body. As night falls, they take refuge in a cave, huddling for warmth and taking turns…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta confronts an Illyrian warrior who threatens her with a bow and arrow, demanding her weapons. Despite the danger, she remains defiant, questioning him about another female’s whereabouts. His taunting confirmation about Emerie’s fate ignites her fury. In a swift and brutal act of retaliation, Nesta disarms and incapacitates him, leaving him writhing in pain as she retrieves her weapons and sets off to find her friend. Following the warrior’s trail, Nesta reaches a river where a group of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta awakens alone in the western dumping ground of the Blood Rite, separated from her friends Emerie and Gwyn. Realizing they must be in the northern or southern territories, she climbs a tree to orient herself toward Ramiel, the ritual's endpoint. The distance seems insurmountable, and with her healing abilities suppressed by the Rite's magic, even minor injuries could prove fatal. Determined to survive and rescue her friends, Nesta pushes forward, aware that no outside help will come due to the Rite's…
    • Chapter Sixty-Four Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta awakens disoriented and in pain, her mouth dry and head throbbing, to find herself in a harsh, cold environment surrounded by unconscious Illyrian warriors. She quickly realizes she has been forcibly taken to participate in the Blood Rite, a brutal trial where magic is bound, leaving her powerless. Panic sets in as she recalls her friends, Gwyn and Emerie, screaming before she blacked out. With no weapons or warm clothing, Nesta understands she must act quickly before the others awaken and discover…
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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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