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"What if something happens to her?" Abril's eyes were wide with fear."Everything will be fine. We will get her back, I promise," Alessandro said, wiping away her tears. "Our family will be whole again, and we will be happy." Meanwhile, Ethan Nego entered the tavern, a place he often visited for information. He felt a wave of relief wash over him, but exhaustion and hunger gnawed at him. Pulling a hood over his face, he made his way to the second floor and approached the bar to order some milk. As he waited, Barto appeared, surprised to see him. "I didn't expect to see you here again.I thought you were done with the royal palace." "Do you know what's happening?" Ethan asked, urgency lacing his voice. "This is a dangerous game we're playing," Barto replied, glancing around cautiously. "What do you need?" "I need to get to Laios. I require parchment paper. Can you help me get it quickly?" Barto hesitated. "You know it's risky for me to assist you. Most people in this kingdom wouldn't want to help you." "I'm not here with bad intentions. I just want to help," Ethan insisted. "How can I trust you?" Barto challenged, eyeing him skeptically.Ethan pulled out the compass he had given to Princess Kiara and showed it to Barto. "Where do you think I got this?" Barto's expression softened. "Kiara gave it to you? How is she?" "She's well," Ethan replied. "But I need your help. If you don't assist me, I can't guarantee my sister will be safe in the palace. If anything happens to her, I will find you." Barto nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Fine. I'll help you, but you must promise not to do anything reckless." "I promise," Ethan said earnestly.Barto rummaged through a drawer and pulled out several sheets of parchment. "Take these, but I'll accompany you. I need to ensure you're serious about this." Meanwhile, Alessandro was worried about Abril. He had managed to find her some food, but she had little strength left. "How do you feel?" he asked gently. "My magic isn't fully restored, but I'm getting better," she replied, forcing a smile. Alessandro took her hand, his grip firm. "We will get our daughter back. I won't let anyone stand in our way." Abril nodded, determination shining in her eyes. "I don't care who I have to face.I will recover her." Just then, Cassian burst into the room, concern etched on his face. "Abril, are you okay?" "Yes, I'm fine," she assured him, though her heart raced at the sight of him. "What's happened?" "It's good to see you awake. Everyone's worried. I need to tell you about Maya," Cassian said, his voice heavy. "What about Maya?" Abril asked, her heart sinking. "She's sick. The doctor says she's exhausted," Cassian replied, his expression grim. Abril felt a wave of helplessness wash over her. She knew that Maya's condition was more than mere fatigue; her vital energy was fading."I wish I could help her," she murmured. Alessandro began searching for Sirius when a servant approached him. "They've requested an audience with the queen." "Is Abril safe?" he asked, his heart racing. "Yes, but they say it's urgent. Something important has come up regarding the queen," the servant replied. Alessandro followed the servant to the room where Ethan was waiting. Upon seeing him, he felt a surge of anger. "What are you doing here, you scoundrel? Where is my daughter?" "Your daughter is safe, well cared for in the elven kingdom," Ethan said, his tone calm despite the tension.Alessandro felt a mix of relief and frustration. He knew he had to remain composed, even as anger simmered beneath the surface. "You're the one who revealed Abril's existence to them." Barto, standing off to the side, interjected. "Calm down. He's here to help." "I didn't want anyone to know about Abril," Ethan said, his voice steady. "But I'm here to help you get her back." "Help us?" Alessandro scoffed. "You betrayed our trust." "I'm here to make amends," Ethan insisted. "You can trust me.noveldramaI have no intention of letting anything happen to her." "Then prove it," Alessandro challenged, his eyes narrowing. "Show us you're serious about this."