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"It's beautiful," she said, her gaze fixed on the lake, which reflected the incredible view.Yet, it wasn't just the scenery that captivated her; it was the way it reminded her of the last hills, a moment that transported her to the land of the fairies. For a fleeting instant, she felt at home. The evening was bright, but the night sky, adorned with countless stars, was overwhelming. "The truth is, it's like you have thousands of diamonds shining over our heads and beneath us," Cassian said, his voice softening. "Did you like it?" he asked, watching her with anticipation. Maya nodded, her eyes sparkling. "Yes, it delights me. This has been the best moment of my life.Thank you." Cassian leaned in and kissed her gently. "I'm happy to see that you liked it." Maya took a deep breath, savoring the pleasant night breeze as she cleared her mind of worries and fears. "Do you know?" she began, her voice trailing off. "I love this view. I've always enjoyed the constellations," Cassian said, his tone filled with nostalgia. "When we escaped in the middle of the night, we could see them clearly." He pointed to a group of stars to the left. "Do you see the head, the paws, and the tail?" Maya laughed softly as she settled into his arms.Cassian continued, "This is the swan. The wings stretch out on both sides, and the neck is the bow." "And that one over there?" Maya asked, pointing to a star that seemed to shine brighter than the rest. "That's the deer," Cassian murmured. "Mama's favorite. It's what sets it apart from the others. The deer always remains constant, just like our love. It's always there, always the first to rise. If you ever get lost, follow that star, and it will lead you home." "Then I'll keep it in mind," Maya replied, a smile gracing her lips. Cassian gently stroked her hair."We should sleep here so we can watch the dawn. It must be beautiful." "It is, but not tonight," Maya said, her voice laced with concern. She hadn't had a good night's sleep in a while, and that worried Cassian the most. Even though she seemed fine at that moment, he knew it was only temporary. He didn't want to risk her falling ill. "Then only when you return," Maya suggested. "Yes, I will return," Cassian promised. Maya lived far away, and thoughts of tomorrow had faded from her mind. In that moment, she wanted to make a thousand plans, as if it were a way to cling to life."And we should also get married," she added suddenly. Cassian stood up abruptly, nearly staggering. "Are you serious?!" "Yes, when I return, I want to marry you," she replied, her tone earnest. Cassian leaned closer, his voice low. "Of course I want that. It's what I desire most." He had proposed to Maya countless times, but she had always rejected the idea, believing it was not necessary. Yet, now she felt differently. "I want to be united with you in every way possible, and marriage is one of those ways. I want to marry you and spend the rest of my life by your side," she declared."Do you really want that?" Cassian asked, his eyes searching hers. "You've always turned down marriage." "I never thought I could get married. It wasn't something I considered necessary, but I've changed my mind," Maya confessed, her voice steady. "I want to be with you forever. If there's a next life, I would come to you and give you my life again," she added, her heart full. "But you mustn't regret what you said," Cassian warned gently. "I could never regret loving you," she replied, her gaze unwavering. As Cassian watched her, he marveled at how deeply he loved her.He never imagined he could feel such an intense connection with someone. Suddenly, a little pixie appeared before Maya, its presence startling her. "Let it go," Maya murmured, trying to wake Cassian. "Are you thinking about this human? What a fool," the pixie teased. "No, I don't think I can resign myself to losing the one I love," Maya replied defiantly. "But if you don't return to the kingdom of the fairies, you'll find yourself lost." "When the time comes, you will find a way to escape," the pixie insisted."But I have a promise to keep; I can't die." "If you continue to refuse to return, you will only find death," the pixie warned. Maya reached out to coax the pixie, but it vanished in an instant. She sighed, feeling the weight of the small nuisance. Cassian woke just then, rubbing his eyes. "What are you murmuring about?" "Don't bother me; talk to me anyway," Maya replied, her tone playful. "Are you with me?" Cassian asked, sensing her unease. Maya had been quiet for a long time, knowing that the soil beneath them held more than just earth."In reality, I'm bored with the little thing that follows me everywhere," she admitted, a hint of frustration in her voice. Cassian recalled seeing the pixie perched on Barto's shoulder, listening without asking questions. "It appears and disappears like a ghost, a nuisance that hasn't stopped bothering me," Maya continued, taking a deep breath. "It insists that I return to the kingdom of the fairies; it's the only way to save me." Cassian didn't want to admit that perhaps this was the only way to save Maya. He would rather face the kingdom of the fairies than lose her."Why do you insist on going back to the kingdom of the fairies?" he asked, his voice strained. "You would find a way to travel back, but I couldn't bring you from among the dead," the pixie had said. "If we cannot find another way to save you, you will have to return to the kingdom of the fairies." Though Maya didn't like what Cassian was suggesting, she knew it was true. She nodded in agreement. Cassian took Maya's face in his hands, forcing her to look at him. "Maya, I promise..."