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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cassian observing Mor at a riverside café, where she basks in the sunlight, a stark contrast to her dark past in the Hewn City. Her appreciation for the sun reflects her liberation from her oppressive upbringing, a theme that lingers beneath their interaction. Cassian joins her, exchanging pleasantries with onlookers before settling into a familiar dynamic of playful banter. Their conversation quickly shifts to Nesta, with Mor making a sharp comment about her potential fit in the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta and Cassian in the House of Wind’s dining room, where Cassian insists Nesta eat a nutritious breakfast of porridge and eggs to sustain her energy for the day. Nesta resists, demanding toast instead, but Cassian explains the importance of steady energy from whole foods. Their exchange is tense, with Nesta bristling at his authoritative tone and Cassian remaining unyielding. The dynamic highlights their combative relationship, as Nesta’s stubbornness clashes with Cassian’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Nesta observing Cassian's training, captivated by his lethal grace despite her attempts to appear indifferent. Her internal conflict is evident as she recalls a past moment of vulnerability when she refused to leave his side as he lay dying. Even as she distracts herself by watching the mountain scenery, her awareness of Cassian's every movement underscores their unresolved tension. Morrigan's arrival interrupts Nesta's thoughts, and her admiring comments about Cassian provoke a…
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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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      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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      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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      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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      by testsuphomeAdmin Nesta finds herself drawn to the unsettling darkness of the library's seventh level, standing at the railing of Level Six as she peers into the abyss below. The darkness feels alive, pulsing and breathing, reminiscent of the terrifying entity Bryaxis that once dwelled there. Though Bryaxis is gone, the darkness seems to retain a malevolent presence, stirring memories of Hybern's Ravens and the Cauldron that transformed her. Nesta becomes entranced, losing track of time and purpose, as the darkness whispers…
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