The Ascended (The Aesymarean Duet, #1)
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Read between November 3 - November 15, 2025
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was Thais Morvaren, wielder of stars, and I had come here to learn how to kill a god.
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"You think you could break me?" "Break you?" His laugh was cold. "Breaking would be such a waste. I'd much rather watch you bend."
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"Ah, so that’s why he’s such a pompous ass." He laughed. “I’d be careful speaking so candidly.” “I’m likely dying either way.” I shrugged. “Why stifle it?”
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“I suppose that’s a fair point. And I will admit, it’s refreshing seeing him unnerved by your boldness.”
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"Good girl."
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A wicked satisfaction coiled in my stomach at those words. I hated it. Hated him. Hated how my body responded to that particular tone like I was programmed for it.
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"The only moment we're having is the one where you leave." “Don’t say that.” His hand grazed the edge of the bed. “You don’t mean it.” “Oh, but I really do.” "Is it the praise that bothers you? Or maybe you don't like it at all. You've always seemed to respond better when I'm... less kind."
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"You're sick." "And you're a little twisted.”
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"I think the world would be poorer without Thais Morvaren in it."
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"Gods, I feel like I'm losing my mind sometimes."