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      Chapter Thirty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesryn awakens in the Hall of Altun, disoriented by the time and anxious about oversleeping in front of the rukhin, who might mock Prince Sartaq for his courtly habits. After a restless night, she notices movement outside her door and prepares for the day, washing her face with lukewarm water. She joins Sartaq, who is already saddling his ruk, Kadara, in the empty great hall. They take flight into the freezing dawn, joining other ruks hunting for breakfast. Kadara catches salmon from a river before Sartaq…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Chaol and Yrene confronting Princess Duva, who is possessed by a Valg demon in a vast underground necropolis. Duva taunts them for taking so long to discover her true nature, revealing her pregnancy as a shield against suspicion. Chaol quickly assesses their dire situation: a Valg-controlled princess, the captive Healer on High, and Yrene as potential targets. Duva coldly presents them with a cruel choice—forcing them to decide who among the three will survive, while tracing a…
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      Chapter 25

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tamlin being called away to address the encroaching blight at the borders, leaving the protagonist anxious about his safety. Despite her growing attachment to him, she struggles with the brutal realities of the faerie courts, symbolized by the severed head she previously discovered. Lucien reassures her of Tamlin’s well-being, but her unease lingers, compounded by the grotesque games played with mortal lives. The tension is momentarily overshadowed by the preparations for the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Feyre immerses herself in a intense painting session, driven by an urgent need to express the vision in her mind. Her heart races as she works, likening the experience to a racehorse freed from its pen, struggling to keep up with the image unfolding before her. Despite initial fear and physical discomfort, she persists, finding the process both terrifying and liberating. The act of painting becomes a cathartic release, akin to a first stitch closing a wound, as she confronts the raw emotions and truths…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassian waits anxiously in the training ring, uncertain if Nesta will honor their bargain after their first lesson. His concern grows when she misses breakfast, though he notes the House of Wind has discreetly provided her with food. The possibility of the sentient House observing his past actions unsettles him. When Nesta finally arrives, visibly sore and struggling from the previous day’s training, Cassian hides his relief with humor, teasing her about her stiffness while guiding her through…
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      The Final Verse

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "The Final Verse" depicts Lou's harrowing confrontation with Nicholina amidst the aftermath of Ansel's death. Paralyzed by grief, Lou remains crouched over Ansel's body while Nicholina taunts her, relishing their shared pain. Flashbacks reveal Ansel's vulnerability—his joy at receiving his first birthday present and his desire to prove his worth beyond being a liability. These memories amplify Lou's anguish as she grapples with the senseless loss of someone so kind, contrasting sharply with…
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      Notes

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      by LovelyMay In this notes "THE BLENDING"--of alternate prose and verse--"is not unknown in various countries." Thus in Dr. Steere's Swahili Tales (London, 1870), p. vii. we read: "It is a constant characteristic of popular native tales to have a sort of burden, which all join in singing. Frequently the skeleton of the story seems to be contained in these snatches of singing, which the story-teller connects by an extemporized account of the intervening history . . . Almost all these stories had sung parts, and of some…
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      Scene 4. X.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 4. X. captures a deeply emotional and tense moment, where Christian urges Cyrano to allow Roxane to choose between them, desiring her love to be directed solely towards his true self rather than the poetic soul of Cyrano. This request leads to a poignant exchange between Cyrano and Roxane, where she declares that her love for Christian would remain unwavering, regardless of his outward appearance. Cyrano, moved by her words, briefly entertains the hope that perhaps she could love him as well, but…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 27: Bridget embarks on an extensive goodwill tour throughout Eldorra with her team, including her bodyguard Rhys, to reconnect with the citizens and gain insight into their struggles. While her role lacks legislative power, she promises a dairy farmer named Ida, who is facing hardships, that she will ensure the concerns of Eldorrans like her are represented in Parliament. This spontaneous pledge causes concern among her advisors, who worry that such a promise might strain relations with the…
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      Chapter 19

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19 unfolds as a pivotal moment in Evelyn's life, offering a deeply personal confession that has long been withheld. The conversation begins in a light, casual manner, with Monique asking about mundane things like dinner preferences, but quickly transitions to more profound and introspective topics. As Evelyn opens up about her past, the complexities of her identity emerge, particularly her long-standing love for Celia St. James, a woman who has shaped her in ways both profound and painful. This…
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