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Chapter 29 – The Garden Party, Part 1 The first servants were already preparing the palace gardens for the celebration. Valentina watched from her balcony as they set up wooden tables on the lawns and strung garlands between the trees. The rising sun made the complex Essence patterns that impacted the fountain sparkle with color. Master Lucian worked to intensify the patterns in the garden, his hands moving in precisely through theair. The roses in the flower beds seemed to bloom even more…-
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Chapter 3 – … Brothers and Sisters "And what kind of pattern is that?" Adeline asked, pointing to the invisible lines Valentina was drawing in the air. "That's a simple Leb pattern," Valentina explained patiently. "See how the lines intersect here? That creates a focal point for the Essence." Adeline frowned intently and tried to imitate her sister's movements. Her hands moved uncertainly through the air. "I can't see anything." "That's normal," Valentina reassured her. "Very few people can…
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Chapter 30 – The Garden Party, Part 2 Master Lucian led Valentina to a secluded alcove in the garden, half hidden behind a lushly flowering wisteria. The sweet scent of the purple flowers mingled with the spicy aroma of wild thyme growing between the paving stones. "I've received disturbing news from Bridgewater," he said quietly, after making sure that no one was within earshot. His usually relaxed posture was noticeably tense. "What news?" Valentina felt her stomach tighten. "The…
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Chapter 31 – Hedged Bets
Chapter 31 – Hedged Bets "Stay a little longer," the duke murmured to his inner circle. "I have arranged another special entertainment, just for us." Lady Vivienne, who was about to leave, sat down again with a delighted smile. Master Bloomfield, Baron Sebastian and the duke's other confidants also remained nearby as if by chance. When the last regular guest had left, the duke pointed to the large pavilion, where servants were already arranging divans in a semicircle. Silk curtains were…-
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Chapter 32 – A Gift of Peace
Chapter 32 – A Gift of Peace "Wake up, little Weaver. Today is your big day." Valentina slowly opened her eyes. Vyxara's voice sounded unusually gentle, almost tender. "Twenty years," the demon mused with amusement. "Such a short period of time for me, and yet – how much you've changed in that one year." Valentina stretched out under the silken sheets. A year ago, she had still slept with two sisters in a small room on her parents' farm. Today she woke up in a four-poster bed that was…-
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Chapter 33 – A Birthday to Remember The duke was waiting for her at the entrance to the grand banquet hall, splendidly dressed in the Greystone colors. His eyes shone appreciatively as he took her arm. "My enchanting Valentina," he murmured. "You're outshining everyone else today." The duchess stood beside him, elegantly dressed in silver-grey brocade. Her smile was cool, but not unfriendly, as she greeted Valentina with a precisely measured bow. The banquet hall was a marvel of…
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Chapter 20 – An Honest Accounting In her chambersshe found Jenny asleep in an armchair. The young maid had obviously been waiting for her. A fire was still burning dimly in the fireplace and there was a carafe of now cold herbal tea on the small table. "Jenny," Valentina said gently and touched her shoulder. "Go to bed. It's late." The maid was startled. "Oh, my lady! I just wanted to... I thought you might need..." "You're very attentive," smiled Valentina. "But nowgo to sleep. Tomorrow is…
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Chapter 21 – Taking the Leap
Chapter 21 – Taking the Leap Valentina stood in the dark corridor outside the duke's chambers. The moonlight that fell through the high windows did not penetrate the shadows that Valentina had drawn around herself. "The door is locked," Vyxara whispered in her head. "You remember the right pattern?" With her eyes closed, Valentina wove the right Essence pattern and let Luvt and Ard's searching feelers wander into the lock. The lock was secured by a protective pattern, but it did not even respond…-
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Chapter 12 – Presents
Chapter 12 – Presents An icy silence fell over the table. The duke gave his daughter a scathing look, while the duchess drew in a sharp breath. "Hazel!" The duchess's voice was cutting. "This is absolutely unacceptable." Valentina could feel her cheeks burning, but she forced herself to remain calm and not lower her gaze. "Oh, the little beast has claws," Vyxara commented with amusement. "But she's too direct, too clumsy. She still has a lot to learn. Her mother would know how to hurt…-
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Chapter 13 – Healing Arts
Chapter 13 – Healing Arts Vyxara's voice woke Valentina before dawn, and Valentina was glad of it – she certainly didn't want to be late today "There's no need to be nervous, little Weaver," Vyxara's voice sounded amused in her head. "Trust me, unlike the court, you'll be right in your element there among the scholarly Essence Weavers." "I'm still a little nervous," Valentina admitted in her thoughts. Today was her first day at the famous Greystone Hospital. The idea of working under the…-
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