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The sparrings and trainings continued with intense focus in the days leading up to the exchange. Each vampire student, aware of the significance of the event, pushed themselves harder, knowing that their performance during the exchange could elevate or ruin their reputation. Edmund, however, found himself caught between preparations for the exchange and the complexities of his new responsibilities. Between training sessions, classes, and the political intricacies that came with being the crown prince, his mind often wandered to Mara and the secret plot his stepmother, Melisande, had against him.
