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PTCOYF V1C5-2
“Come in.” Lavi groggily opened her eyes, still half-asleep, at the voice making a fuss and calling her name first thing in the morning. What on earth was going on that they were shouting her name at the top of their lungs all the way from the corridor? Her head throbbed as if it might…
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PTCOYF V1C5-1
Nearly two years had passed since the war began. Nineteen-year-old Lavi visited the temple again today, as she always did. As Lavi sat in the prayer chamber inside the temple reserved exclusively for nobles, a great many gazes clung to her with stubborn persistence. With a veil draped over her head, Lavi clasped her hands…
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PTCOYF V1C4-6
Akkad was waiting when he heard Lavi was coming to see him. He’d made up his mind that the next time they met, he would confess how he felt—but now that the moment was actually here, he didn’t know what he was supposed to do. Of course, he’d already decided he wouldn’t confess anymore. Not…
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PTCOYF V1C4-5
“Lavi.” Half-asleep, Lavi fumbled for the arm holding her hand and burrowed into the warmth of his body heat. “Mm… my head hurts.” “It’ll get better soon.” Slowly, Lavi managed to open one eye and stared at the chest right in front of her, trying to piece together what was going on. “Akkad?” “Yes.” It…
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PTCOYF V1C4-4
Back at the estate, Lavi found herself reading Allen’s mood—and Akkad’s too, since he still looked downcast. Allen was, of course, scolding her for shaking him off and going to play with Akkad, and Werner had run into them as they got out of the carriage together. Seriously. Was she not allowed to have a…
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RIW V1C19
Cinderella – Rapunzel’s story (8) * Rapunzel’s perspective Now, where is he hurrying off to like that? Something’s definitely up with Chester. He’s been all smiles, constantly glued to Fiona’s side, and now he’s just taken off without a word to me. Back when I was trapped in the White Queen’s tower, he was always…
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RIW V1C18
Lady Tremaine’s Castle – Chester’s story (6) * Chester’s perspective “Of course it matters, Harris! Fiona is our friend, just as much as Chester is. And yet he wants to carry this heavy burden alone? What does that make me—some cold-hearted jerk who tosses friendship aside like it’s nothing?” That was Rapunzel’s sharp, sulky tone—the…
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RIW V1C17
This means war! – Rapunzel’s story (7) * Rapunzel’s perspective “Ah, watching a young man and woman flirt sure brings back memories. When I was your age and first met the woman who is now my wife, I was just like you—completely smitten, grinning from ear to ear!” “W-what? Baron Lion, sir, that’s quite the…
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PTCOYF V1C4-3
“Wow, it’s much bigger than I thought it would be.” Lavi’s lips parted in disbelief as she took in the sight of the temple. The pure white building gleamed as if it were radiating light, and the statues that could be seen everywhere naturally inspired reverence for the divine. …Or at least, that’s what other…
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PTCOYF V1C4-2
The moment Werner heard that Lavi was making a handkerchief, he rushed into her room. Lavi frowned. It seemed the maids had passed the word along. “Lavi, is that handkerchief for me?” “No.” “Then, are you going to give it to Akkad?” Werner asked with a serious expression. Lavi pushed his face away with her…