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Enora knew she had no choice but to accept the help of her stubborn sister. "Is that what you want?To take him home?" Enora asked, her brow furrowing. "There's a cave nearby. We can hide him there until it's safe," Sophia suggested. "What if the fire goes out?" Enora questioned, her skepticism evident. "We can use magic to keep it going," Sophia replied, though her plan lacked conviction. "Fine," Enora conceded, though she felt uneasy. They dragged the young man to the cellar. "We'll need him for the boat," Sophia said, glancing at the entrance of the cave. Enora began gathering dry branches from inside, her hands moving quickly as she prepared for the fire.Sophia gently caressed the young man's forehead, her heart aching at his stillness. "I've never seen anyone with red hair before," she murmured, captivated by the vibrant color. "It's beautiful." Enora nodded, unable to deny the truth in her sister's words. "There are few humans with hair that color. But it doesn't mean he's bad." "Do you really believe that?" Sophia asked, her voice filled with hope. "Yes, all humans have their own unique traits," Enora replied, placing the branches in a small pile. She lit the fire, watching as the flames quickly consumed the wood.Once the fire was roaring, she used her magic to ensure it wouldn't extinguish. "It's time to go," Sophia said, glancing back at the young man as if she hated leaving him alone in the cave. "Do you really think he'll be okay? What if he doesn't wake up soon?" Enora asked, concern etched on her face. "Then we'll heal him," Sophia insisted. "But that could put us in danger," Enora warned. "It will be fine. Just trust me," Sophia urged. "Fine," Enora relented, though doubt lingered in her mind. "Just don't take too long," she added, watching as Sophia prepared to leave."I'll be back tomorrow with food. Wait for me in the cave," Sophia promised, her voice firm. "Thank you," Enora replied, her heart heavy as she watched her sister run back to the cave where the young man lay. The following day, when Enora returned, she found Sophia anxiously hovering near the young man. Despite her worries, the young man's presence marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. As Enora settled down, memories of the past flooded her mind, filling her with nostalgia. She approached the door and spoke softly, "Your mother was foolish for falling in love with a human.noveldramaIt's so sad; your life doesn't have to be so complicated." Abril, the queen, countered, "Maybe you think my mother was foolish, but she didn't seem to regret her choice." "Love is difficult to understand," Enora replied. "Sometimes it brings more pain than happiness. Yet, those who love are always happy, regardless of how long it lasts." "It's a dizzying feeling, isn't it? Why give yourself away so completely?" Abril mused, her heart heavy. "I never believed I could be loved by anyone," Enora confessed. "I was always alone until I fell in love.That's when I truly began to live." "I hope you never regret it," Abril said, placing a hand over her heart. "It's not hard to love, because it's worth it," Enora replied, a smile breaking through her worries. As Alessandro stirred, a brilliant light enveloped him, momentarily blinding him. He found himself in a vast corridor adorned with portraits, each one reflecting the faces of his family. "Where am I?" he wondered aloud, the familiar voice echoing in his mind. Suddenly, he turned sharply to see a boy with brown hair and green eyes standing before him.The boy looked like a ghost, but what caught Alessandro's attention was the striking resemblance to his deceased brother, Maximilian. "Max, what are you doing here?" Alessandro asked, confusion swirling in his mind. "I'm here to guide you," Max replied. "Guide me? Where to?" Alessandro pressed, eager for answers. "This is the land of the guardians," Max explained, leading the way. "The portraits you see are of those who have existed before us." Alessandro followed Max down the path, his heart racing with questions. "What is this place?Why are all our family portraits here?" "I only keep eight of your portraits," Max said, his voice steady. "Just like you, I am a part of this legacy."