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      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 opens with the stark image of red and blue police lights flashing against the worn siding of a house, symbolizing a fractured version of the American dream. The cold night and the narrator’s protective grasp on a smaller hand emphasize a feeling of vulnerability and tension. The arrival of Officer Bill DiMarco marks a turning point, as the narrator anxiously wonders whether their father will be released again, only to see him handcuffed and taken away. The scene conveys a deep sense of fear…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta awakening amid a brutal scene, her mouth and head injured, her body lying on cold, pine-needle-strewn ground. She is disoriented and in pain, recalling the violence of the night before when she was forcibly taken by male attackers. The sensory details emphasize her vulnerability: the scent of men, the chill of the wind, and the stark reality of her surroundings. She finds herself among unconscious Illyrian warriors, all victims of the Blood Rite, a sacred but perilous ritual…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chaol awakens to a body that aches but is whole, breathing without pain as Yrene helps him sit up. Nesryn and Sartaq arrive, bearing signs of recent struggle, with the prince’s braid cut short and Nesryn clad in ruk leathers. They explain how they followed Chaol’s note and were guided by mysterious cats through the tunnels. The healers, who accompanied them in large numbers, begin to disperse, their expressions grave, while Eretia tends to Hafiza, who is frail but alive. The group’s reunion is marked…
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      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 a cozy yet anticipatory scene at the narrator's house, where she and her friend Sofia prepare for a New Year’s Eve event. The narrator dons a striking black satin dress that accentuates her fiery hair, evoking a blend of classic and playful imagery. Their lighthearted banter about appearance and style sets a warm, intimate tone. The arrival of Campbell adds to the excitement as they all get ready to face the cold winter night, highlighting the close-knit relationships and the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Sixty-Five, Nesta embarks on a solitary journey across a desolate landscape, determined to locate her friends Emerie and Gwyn, who are missing after the brutal Rite. She explores the terrain beyond the valley, climbing a tree to survey her surroundings. Her thoughts are filled with concern for her friends’ safety, and she reflects on the possibility that they might be in different dumping grounds designated for the Rite. The chapter highlights her resolve to find them, despite the overwhelming…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Yrene, a healer with magical abilities, attempts to remove a corrupting Valg demon from Princess Duva by extracting a cursed ring. As she touches the ring, she encounters a darkness far more potent than anything she’s faced before, described as an "inky pool of blackness" that warps reality. With Chaol’s silent support, she steels herself to confront the evil, but the moment the ring is removed, Duva begins screaming and thrashing violently, held down by her brothers. The scene is tense, with the…
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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…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator standing on the edge of a sidewalk, watching Liam drive away into the night. A sense of hope briefly blooms as she allows herself to imagine a future where promises replace uncertainty, and the idea of returning home to Liam brings a genuine smile. This fleeting moment of optimism is sharply contrasted by the sudden eruption of fireworks in the sky, signaling the beginning of New Year's celebrations, yet the narrator is drawn back to the present by an unsettling darkness…
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