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      Chapter Seven

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cassian arrives at a war-scarred manor in the human lands, transported by Mor, to meet with the self-styled "Band of Exiles"—Jurian, Vassa, and Lucien. The estate bears visible damage from past conflicts, creating a desolate atmosphere under the moonlight. Mor departs quickly, leaving Cassian to navigate the diplomatic mission alone. His arrival follows a frustrating encounter with Nesta, whose deliberate defiance during a training session has left him agitated and seeking purpose elsewhere. Upon…
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      Chapter Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta, determined to escape her confinement, attempts to descend ten thousand steep, spiraling steps from the House of Wind to the city below, seeking solace in alcohol. Despite her High Fae strength, the physical toll is immense—dizziness, exhaustion, and nausea overwhelm her as she counts each step. The oppressive, endless stairwell mirrors her inner turmoil, and her father’s haunting final words resurface, a painful reminder of her past failures and losses. After just one hundred steps, her body…
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      Chapter Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta enters a small shop in search of warmer clothing, noting its polished pine floors and neatly displayed garments. She encounters Emerie, a striking dark-haired female with scars on her wings, who offers practical assistance without acknowledging Nesta’s fame. Their conversation reveals Emerie’s blunt yet kind demeanor, as she inquires about Nesta’s needs and suggests fleece-lined leathers to combat the cold. Nesta, initially guarded, finds herself drawn to Emerie’s straightforwardness, a…
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      Chapter Ten

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 10 of *A Court of Silver Flames*, Nesta indulges in a meal provided by the enchanted House, including a chocolate cake that sparks a playful yet tense exchange with Cassian. Their banter reveals Nesta’s growing connection to the House, which responds to her needs, while Cassian teases her about her isolation in the library. The interaction highlights their combative dynamic, as Cassian challenges her to take back the cake, subtly encouraging her to embrace physical training. Nesta’s…
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      Chapter Eleven

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta frustrated as the House refuses to unlock the private library doors, seemingly punishing her for ignoring the food it provided earlier. Exhausted from a day of shelving books for the priestesses, she demands entry but is met with silence. Her hunger eventually drives her to the dining room, where she finds Cassian and Azriel mid-meal. The House grudgingly provides her with food, but tension is palpable as she joins them in silence, her unresolved anger simmering beneath the…
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      Chapter Twelve

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta arrives at the training ring atop the House of Wind, expecting to travel to Windhaven, but Cassian informs her that plans have changed due to Morrigan’s absence and Rhysand and Feyre’s busy schedules. The chapter highlights Nesta’s internal struggle with pride and vulnerability, as she dreads appearing foolish in front of others, especially warriors who might mock her. Cassian, aware of her reluctance, adjusts the training location to a private setting, emphasizing his understanding of her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta Archeron struggles with physical exhaustion and self-loathing as she shelves books in the library, her body aching from recent training sessions. Despite her discomfort, she pushes through the pain, refusing to use her latent magical abilities to ease the task. Her hunger and fatigue amplify her frustration, but she finds a grim solace in the mindless labor, which temporarily distracts her from her turbulent thoughts. The chapter highlights her internal struggle with weakness and her reluctance to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nes­ta Archeron has always been prickly—proud, swift to anger, and slow to for­give. And ever since the war, she’s strug­gled to find a place for her­self in a world that no longer fits the sharp edges of who she’s become. Haunt­ed by her past and the hor­rors she faced, Nes­ta is forced into train­ing and self-dis­cov­ery under the watch­ful eye of Cassian—the bat­tle-hard­ened war­rior…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta approaches Clotho, the priestess of the library, with a proposition to train the priestesses in physical combat and mental discipline. She clarifies that Cassian, not herself, will oversee the training, emphasizing his respectful nature. Clotho hesitates, predicting few participants, but ultimately grants her blessing. Nesta posts a sign-up sheet, though initially, no names appear. Despite the lack of immediate interest, she remains committed to the idea, checking the list daily while continuing her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta descending an endless stone stairwell, consumed by inner turmoil and physical exhaustion. Her thoughts spiral as she seeks escape from her own mind, yearning for distraction through music or wine. The repetitive motion of descending—marked by her burning handprint and counted steps—becomes a futile attempt to outrun her pain. By the thousandth step, she collapses against the cold stone, momentarily imagining a heartbeat within it, a fleeting comfort before the harsh reality…
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