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"But as I said, she cannot dwell among humans.If you give her to me, I will save her, and she will have a long life." Alessandro's heart raced at the thought of Lissana's fate. He struggled to believe the queen's words, wishing there were another way to save her. "I swear by the memory of my sister Sophia that I mean no harm. Satisfied?" Enora pressed, her gaze unwavering. "I'm glad to hear that," Alessandro replied, his tone laced with skepticism. "But I still don't trust you." Enora's expression hardened. "I don't expect you to trust me. Just as I didn't trust you before.So, who will take me to a group of soldiers?" Alessandro chuckled, knowing he had the upper hand. "You can cancel my magic, but you are incredibly strong despite your appearance. Only a few soldiers will accompany you; the rest will remain here." Enora recognized the challenge in his words and accepted his terms, though they felt unfair. "Very well. I'm sure you're planning something." "Of course," Alessandro replied, a smirk playing on his lips. Enora turned and addressed two of her soldiers, tall and strong women with an air of lethal grace. "Bleir, Gala, accompany me.The others wait here." "At your command," they responded in unison. "Follow me," Enora instructed. As Alessandro passed by Taren, he spoke in a low voice. "Tell me you're not leading us into danger." Taren nodded, his expression serious. As they traversed the mountains, Enora glanced at Alessandro. "You're either very valuable or very foolish." "Why do you say that?" he asked, curiosity piqued. "Because you walk around with your back to me. Aren't you afraid I might kill you?" "Not at the moment," Alessandro replied, his tone light."But that could change depending on what you do." "Is that a threat?" Enora challenged. "It's a warning," he countered. "I doubt you'd deliver me to the mestiza so easily. You must be plotting something." "If you think I'm plotting, why have you followed me?" she retorted. "Because I'm interested in seeing what you will do and why," he replied, his gaze steady. When they reached the room where Lissana lay, Enora pressed Alessandro to open the door. The energy radiating from the mestiza was palpable.As the door swung open, Enora momentarily felt overwhelmed by the young girl's energy, reminiscent of a baby she had once held. "What does this mean? This mestiza has a child?" "She is my daughter," Alessandro replied, a fierce protectiveness in his voice. "She has given birth?!" Enora exclaimed, her eyes widening in disbelief. The situation was dire, and she could sense the urgency. Maya clutched the baby to her chest, fear etched across her face. "If you don't let me treat this child, she will die. My body can't contain this energy much longer." Maya looked at Alessandro, her eyes pleading."Let her take care of it." Enora studied the girl, recognizing the fairy blood coursing through her veins and the instability of her condition. "Hand her over." Maya hesitated but then surrendered the baby to Enora, who cradled her gently in the makeshift cradle nearby. "You shouldn't strain yourself in your condition," Enora advised. Maya stepped back, watching as Enora placed her hand over the fragile infant. A warm light emanated from her palm, and the color returned to the baby's face.Her breathing steadied, and Enora felt the surge of power flowing through the child-a force so strong, it was astonishing. "I'm amazed," Enora murmured, realizing the potential that lay within the child. "Creatures like her shouldn't exist, let alone procreate." Suddenly, Alessandro drew his sword, aiming it at Enora. In that instant, Bleir's sword was at Alessandro's throat, a swift and unexpected move that left him momentarily stunned. "How did you get here so quickly?" he wondered, taken aback. Bleir's blade was sharp, and it pressed against Alessandro's skin, a warning."I advise you to lower your sword and refrain from any foolishness if you wish to keep your head." A heartbreaking scream echoed through the air. Cassian had created a barrier around a corner of the house, hiding alongside Taren as they observed the unfolding chaos. They huddled together, waiting for the right moment to act. Cassian needed to draw attention to himself, hoping to create a distraction. He gestured to Taren, and they both stepped out simultaneously, capturing the focus of everyone present. Bleir moved away from Alessandro, creating an opening.Maya seized the opportunity to escape from the cell of the second girl, her voice steady. "Draw your sword if you don't want to die." Bleir had lost her daughter during the Gala, but she stood her ground, refusing to relinquish her weapon. "When Cassian realized Alessandro's life was in danger, he used his magic to entangle the legs of the girls, immobilizing them. But the entanglements that lay at the feet of the elven kingdom remained unyielding. Alessandro pointed his sword at Enora, his voice firm."Give her back to me." "Don't expect me to comply easily," Enora replied, her confidence unwavering. "I'm willing to admit you have some skill, but it won't work on me."noveldrama