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Chapter 128: I'm Going to Call Mother

“No, I noticed it, too.” JP rubbed his chin as they stood in the corner of the great room after dinner. Their voices were low and easily lost in the rapid chatter and occasional yelling happeni...

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Chapter 127: The Decency to Look Guilty

Tori couldn’t help but tap her foot under the table. She was distracted as she oversaw the game where six matrons of some of the most influential families in the Central Corridor were clutching t...

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Chapter 126: Slaughtering His Way Through the Forest

“How much longer do you think it will be until the rest of the hunting parties enter the forest?” Sonia looked around the heavily wooded area. The dirt path they were on started wide, but after...

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Chapter 125: So Much For Stopping a Spectacle

Tori heard a shocked gasp behind her and looked over her shoulder. Sonia’s mouth was parted, but there was undisguised delight in her eyes. JP’s brows had shot up, stunned, and Axton turned his...

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Chapter 124: As If She Were a Bond Villain

“Sonofabitch, I cannot get a fucking break....” She muttered the words before she could stop herself. Her grip around Alexander tightened a bit before she heard his small meow. Tori took a deep...

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Aila's Ramblings - 6/13/22 - Welcome Back!

📣UPDATES: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday @ 10:00PM (22:00 hours) PDT!

Just a reminder that I did switch over to MWF updates, as I wanted to keep my weekends free due to lin...

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Tales of an NPC: Landon Voss, Madam Voss’ Eldest Son

Of the three of them, two had names referring t

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Tales of an NPC: Sir Ivan Dobchek, First Tier Imperial Knight, Escort Knight to the First Prince of Soleil

His path to knighthood started unexpectedly.

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Chapter 123: The Marches Have a Deep History of Pettiness

She had thrown the proverbial gauntlet and a rush of excitement and anticipation filled her. The man from Golden Cow looked taken aback at first, but his expression was quickly replaced by contempt...

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Chapter 122: Dashing Good Looks

“It’s a slight fever. Dr. Cooper-Fontaine said that he shouldn’t have ridden for so long. He’s exhausted and had some shock. He reacted badly.” Tori sat on a stool beside Axton’s bed wi...

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Chapter 121: Portrait of What His Family Could’ve Been

She could almost hear the record scratch in her head as Axton’s handsome, smiling face looked at her and told her that she had gotten heavy. From his tone, he was sincere in the same way adults c...

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Chapter 120: Live in Constant Fear

“I think you should bring the walker, just in case,” Sonia said as she stood by the door of the carriage. They were parked in front of Duel. The wooden boards covering the windows were still in...

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Chapter 119: And They Were Wrong

Ilyana’s birthday was fast approaching and to ease Tori’s burden, she decided that she was going to plan the party herself. Or rather, take over what Tori had planned and confirm the final deta...

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Chapter 118: Responsibility is Overrated

If Tori could flip a table, she would’ve flipped a table.

The first thing she thought of was that Alessa’s succession had to do with Adrien going to Chetterswickshire. Kasen’s people View Post

Chapter 117: Nothing I Say Will Stop You

Inside Tori, there were two wolves. The first wolf said ‘be responsible; work on your project and the delta. Focus your energy there. Helping people makes you feel good.’ The second wolf said ...

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Chapter 116: He Targeted Me First

In retrospect, she should’ve expected something to change when she turned sixteen. After all, Gideon started to be treated as, and given the responsibilities of, an adult member of the imperial f...

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Chapter 115: She Would Exploit the System

The day after her birthday, she began to feel her legs from her thighs to her toes. She could feel the thin blanket against her legs when she woke up. As the days passed, she not only regained feel...

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Chapter 114: I'm Tired of Life

“Put me on the bed.”

Kasen gently picked her up from her wheelchair and placed her on the side of her bed. Sebastian pulled the wheelchair away as their mother looked on with worry. Tori ...

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Chapter 113: Countess of Cosora

“Do you want to watch their progress?” Piers asked.

Tori finished her iced coffee and thought for a moment. She had some time before she had to return to the kitchen for a final check. Sh...

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Chapter 112: None of Those Are Good Reasons

“The tourist season can only last for so long here. Places like Tres Arcos and Karap are warmer, so the weather for the activities we offer here can continue for a longer period. I have the choic...

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Chapter 111: Tell Me Who Hurt You

The promenade was built above the water line, creating a sea wall, and extended across a wide stretch of waterfront, including the area where some of the docks were. They had since been moved to mo...

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Chapter 110: There Are Plays That Make More Sense

For a moment, she forgot to breathe. Tori’s mouth was agape as she stared at the Empress. She couldn’t help such a rude action, but her mind went blank. Fabian not taking the La Garda exam was ...

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Aila's Ramblings: Break Announcement - It's Gonna be May - 4/30

It's been a while!  I've been holding off since I had Jury Duty and I wasn't sure if I would be selected or not.  My schedule would've been completely changed with Jury Duty.  While ...

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Chapter 109: He's Too Old For You

Perhaps it was because she had slept so much in the last few days that Tori was up early the morning they were to leave. She sat on a wooden bench beneath the porch, watching the knights carry out ...

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Chapter 108: I’m Suspicious

Tori’s smile slowly fell. “You broke off your engagement?” Her voice was soft and full of disbelief. Madam Voss worried so much for Alessa and sent her own sons to help find her. Did she brea...

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Chapter 107: When Did I Retract It?

“My father!” Alessa’s answer was clear and immediate. Tori didn’t expect anything less from the protagonist.

“If that is the case, then the Baron will relinquish his title upon marr...

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Chapter 106: That's Not a Good Sign

“As long as you rest properly when you start to feel dizzy or lightheaded, and do not continue to push yourself to such a limit in a short period of time, crystal fatigue has no negative long...

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Chapter 105: I Do Not Need This Right Now

Are you freaking kidding me?! I do not need this right now!

Tori nearly slammed her hand over mouth and nose. The sweet scent was faint, and she didn’t know how strong it ...

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Chapter 104: I Know What a Tiger Is

Tori never pushed herself further when she started to feel dizzy. The moment she started to feel the slightest disorientation while using crystals, she’d stop grounding and charging immediately t...

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Chapter 103: Not as Important as the Animals

“Follow? What does she mean?” Sebastian gripped the comcry in his hand so tight, his skin had turned white.

“Tori? Tori!?” He heard Piers’ voice begin to rise.

“Benedict, wh...

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