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    • Chapter Forty-Seven Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cassian intercepting Nesta as she flees through Velaris, consumed by guilt over an undisclosed action that has angered Rhysand. Without resistance, Nesta allows Cassian to carry her into the sky, where they meet Azriel, who provides supplies. Cassian flies Nesta to the remote Sleeping Mountains, where they set up camp in tense silence. Nesta, overwhelmed by self-loathing, withdraws completely, wishing to vanish into the landscape as Cassian builds a fire with cold detachment. As…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the dramatic arrival of Helion, High Lord of the Day Court, at the Hewn City atop a rare black pegasus named Meallan. Despite Rhysand's refusal to allow Helion's preferred golden chariot entrance, Helion compromises by riding the majestic winged horse, showcasing his flair for spectacle. Cassian reflects on the pegasus's rarity and the tragic decline of their population, noting how Amarantha's cruelty and the loss of their homeland have nearly driven them to extinction. The sight of…
    • Chapter Forty-Nine Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cassian and Nesta midway through a grueling mountain trek, where they set up camp for the night. Exhausted, Nesta collapses onto the dusty ground, too drained to move despite the discomfort. Cassian’s demeanor is cold and distant, reflecting the tension between them. Nesta, burdened by guilt and physical strain, barely manages to remove her pack before succumbing to sleep, ignoring the food Cassian leaves for her. The surrounding landscape is described as ancient and watchful,…
    • Chapter Forty-Four Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta, Gwyn, and Emerie training under Cassian’s supervision, exhausted but determined. Their physical exertion contrasts with the intimate memories Nesta recalls from the previous night, where she and Cassian shared a passionate encounter. The tension between their private connection and their public roles as trainees is palpable, especially as Cassian teases them about their stamina while hinting at the day’s challenging lesson: mastering the eight-pointed star sword…
    • Chapter Forty-Five Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta, Gwyn, and Emerie enduring a grueling Valkyrie training session under Cassian’s watchful eye. The trio struggles through painful exercises, with Gwyn humorously comparing their ordeal to the legendary toughness of Valkyrie warriors. Cassian, amused by their suffering, reveals he had already tested the exercises himself at dawn, earning a mix of admiration and exasperation from the group. The dynamic between the characters is playful yet competitive, showcasing their…
    • Chapter Forty-Eight Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta waking to Cassian’s command, her body aching from a restless night on the hard ground. Despite her exhaustion and emotional numbness, she forces herself to eat the food he provides, though she feels indifferent to his demands. Cassian, cold and unyielding, outlines their grueling hike ahead, emphasizing the physical toll it will take. Nesta complies mechanically, shouldering a heavy pack without protest, her detachment evident in her silence and lack of care for her own…
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      Chapter Forty Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a rain-soaked Velaris, where Nesta accompanies Cassian to a centuries-old blacksmith's shop on the city's outskirts. Despite the inclement weather, Nesta remains composed, her calm demeanor contrasting with the harsh conditions. Cassian, a regular patron of the shop, brings her to learn about blade-making, as Illyrian blacksmiths would not welcome a female apprentice. The blacksmith, a skilled but gruff High Fae, initially hesitates but eventually agrees to demonstrate the process…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta attends a sunset service in a cavernous temple filled with hooded priestesses, their blue gems glimmering in the torchlight. She takes a seat at the back, unnoticed by most, and observes the simple dais with its natural stone podium. The atmosphere shifts as Merrill, a silver-haired priestess, passes by with a cold demeanor, casting a hateful glance at Nesta. The tension eases slightly when Gwyn appears among the seven priestesses on the dais, her mischievous smile reassuring Nesta. The chapter sets…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta and Cassian embark on a perilous journey to the Prison, a desolate mountain fortress steeped in eerie silence and foreboding. Rhysand has armed Nesta with a sword she Made, hinting at the dangers ahead. The landscape feels abandoned, as if waiting for something long gone to return. Nesta’s sharp wit masks her unease, while Cassian remains vigilant, aware of the horrors within. The bone-carved gates groan open, signaling their expected arrival, and they step into the darkness, bound by strict rules…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the onset of winter in Velaris, where Nesta and her fellow Valkyries endure harsh training conditions, their weapons and shields often coated in frost. Despite the cold, Nesta thrives physically, her gaunt appearance replaced by a healthier visage, even as her intense sexual relationship with Cassian continues. Though their encounters are passionate, Nesta grapples with the emotional distance Cassian maintains, never staying to hold her afterward, leaving her to wonder when he might…
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