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    • Chapter Twenty-Six Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta returns from Windhaven less exhausted than usual, noting Cassian's unusually cold and distant demeanor when he retrieves her. Rhys also remains silent, reinforcing the tension between them. Back at the House of Wind, Cassian's anger lingers, leaving Nesta unsettled and curious about its cause. Her restlessness leads her to the dining room, where she finds Cassian brooding over a vanished wineglass—a result of the House's restrictions on alcohol around her. The strained atmosphere hints at deeper…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta struggling to face Cassian after their intimate encounter the previous night, using Gwyn as a buffer during their morning training session. Their conversation shifts to the elusive Dread Trove, with Gwyn revealing that even Merrill’s research has yielded little information about the ancient artifacts. Nesta reflects on the immensity of Fae history and Amren’s age, though even Amren can’t recall the Trove’s last possessor. Gwyn suggests the search might be futile, but…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense confrontation between Nesta and Elain, as Elain declares her intention to seek out the Cauldron despite Nesta’s vehement objections. Nesta, haunted by past trauma, argues that Elain’s safety is at stake, recalling how the Cauldron once abducted her. Elain, however, asserts her autonomy, refusing to let Nesta dictate her choices. The exchange grows heated, with Amren intervening to explain that Nesta, as someone "Made" by the Cauldron, is uniquely suited to track it…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta struggles with physical exhaustion and emotional turmoil as she ascends the stairs of the House of Wind, haunted by recurring nightmares of her father’s death and her failures during the war. The absence of Cassian and Azriel at dinner leaves her feeling isolated, reinforcing her belief that she is unwanted. Despite her efforts to push others away, she acknowledges her loneliness and the consequences of her past behavior. The House of Wind subtly supports her, offering water and a cooling breeze,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassian visits the library’s high priestess, Clotho, who communicates through an enchanted pen. He reflects on her resilience and the sanctuary the library provides for traumatized females, drawing parallels to his mother’s suffering. Clotho reveals her frustration with Nesta, who has been practicing combat moves in the library despite repeated warnings. Cassian is amused but agrees to address the issue, acknowledging Nesta’s stubbornness while respecting the library’s sacred role as a safe…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta and Cassian preparing for a training session, both visibly nervous despite their attempts to hide it. Their banter reveals their mutual tension as they await Gwyn’s arrival. When Gwyn appears, her fear is palpable, but Nesta’s gentle approach and Cassian’s tactful distraction help ease her into the unfamiliar outdoor setting. Gwyn’s awe at being outside for the first time in years adds a poignant layer to the scene, highlighting her vulnerability and the significance of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Emerie struggling during training due to her clipped wings, which disrupt her balance. Cassian explains how Illyrian wings naturally act as counterweights, and Emerie reveals her father was the one who mutilated her wings—a revelation that sparks Cassian’s fury. Despite his offer to arrange healing, Emerie refuses, and Nesta deftly redirects the conversation to training, sparing Emerie further discomfort. The tension is palpable, but the focus shifts to physical drills,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Rhys, Feyre, and Cassian preparing for a dangerous journey to Oorid, an ancient bog, while Nesta silently observes their banter. Despite her lack of combat experience, Nesta arms herself with a dagger, enduring Cassian’s teasing as he helps her with the weapon straps. Tensions rise as Feyre expresses concern over Nesta’s safety, but Cassian dismisses her worries with his usual irreverence. Azriel’s subtle reactions hint at the gravity of their mission, while Nesta struggles…
    • Chapter Thirty-Three Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cassian and Nesta flying through a mist-covered bog in search of Azriel, whose blue Siphons signal his location. Cassian navigates treacherous terrain, dodging spike-like trees, until they spot Azriel surrounded by two dozen Autumn Court soldiers. An ash arrow has pierced Azriel’s wing, limiting his powers, and Cassian immediately retreats to ensure Nesta’s safety. Despite her protests, Cassian deposits her on a high tree branch, instructing her to stay put before rushing back to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this intense chapter, Nesta Archeron undergoes a transformative moment as she dons a mysterious golden Mask, granting her power over the dead. Submerged in a bog, she faces a kelpie—a malevolent creature—but the Mask's ancient magic renders her impervious to pain and suffocation. The kelpie recoils in fear as Nesta harnesses the Mask's chilling power, sensing the presence of thousands of long-dead warriors beneath the water. Embracing the Mask's whispers of "home," she commands the dead to rise,…
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