Sophia Williams
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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 family when he turned sixteen. It was expected that she, as the daughter of a march, would also start to take part in the responsibilities of her family’s domain. She didn’t know how much that would change now that she had her own county to deal with, but as the Empress still considered herself a daughter of…-
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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 feeling, but some movement. It was as if life were trying to make up for giving her the life-long burden of governing a county. Tori could also feel the energy of the vein in her blood. The tingling sensation she usually ignored was back, and there was a feeling of energy around her legs. “I’m not…
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“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 laid down, facing the ceiling. “Roll me on my stomach.” Her voice was too calm. Kasen didn’t say a word as he carefully rolled her onto her stomach and adjusted her unmoving legs. Tori buried her head in her pillow. “I’m tired of life.” “Tori...” Sebastian frowned as he knelt beside the bed and…
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“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. She tugged off the scarf she was using to wrap her hair up to keep it from getting into any of the food. “Sure.” He stood up and took the knight’s place behind her wheelchair to push her forward. As he rolled her through the plaza, Tori admired the decorations they had put up. Ropes were stretched from one side…
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“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 choice of either transitioning to more cold weather activities or shut down tourism for the winter,” Tori said as she sat on the wicker basket swing with her mother and Alexander. The craftsmen from Den set it up near the walkway close to her tent, but with a pleasant view of the shore and promenade. Her wheelchair…
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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 more discreet areas to allow for a better view of the water and islands from the promenade. The fishing dock was closer to the mouth of the river and a series of docks integrated along a pier. It was still being built in order to accommodate for fishermen to offload their hauls. The transport dock was moved to the…
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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 not processed. She had figured two routes for Fabian: one where he chose not to enter La Garda to stay with Alessa, and the other where Alessa failed to accumulate enough romance points and so Fabian continued his life path. However, she was certain that Fabian would enter La Garda. It was to the point where…
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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 their things and pack them onto the awaiting carriages. She wore a dress she received from Duchess Tetri and her crystal carrying case was on her lap. Piers sat beside her, eating his half of her egg and bacon sandwich. The entire cabin was abuzz with activity as recovering knights walked out and were assigned…
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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 break off the engagement because of Piers’ suggestion? If she couldn’t become a baroness, then she didn’t want to get married? Tori felt her stomach twist at the thought. Having spoken to her so much during the search, such a thing didn’t seem possible. “It is something I’ve been considering since Alessa…
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“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 marriage to Madam Voss,” Piers said, as if it were finalized. Alessa’s face dropped, and she couldn’t contain the look of disbelief on her face. “Wait a moment.” Dimitri remained at Alessa’s side and frowned. “This isn’t fair to Alessa. If the Baron gives up his title, then Alessa will not only lose her…
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