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I believe all of you have your answers," the priest continued, his brow furrowing in concern."What exactly do you want to know?" he asked, his tone shifting to one of curiosity. "I want to know how our family could survive on the land of the fairies," Maya said, her voice barely above a whisper. "That's because you are only half fairy. Our veins run with the blood of heroes and humans alike. That is why we can live among humans and do not depend solely on the fairy realm," the priest explained. "Father, I made the vow to serve the queen, and even I..." Maya hesitated, her voice trembling. "I thought I would be freed, but I was wrong.The bond that ties me to the fairy kingdom cannot be broken." "What do you mean, Maya?" the priest asked, concern etched on his face. "My strength is fading, Father. I must return to the fairies, or..." Her voice trailed off, the weight of her words hanging heavily in the air. It took a few moments for the priest to process what Maya had said. Then, it felt as though a heavy blow had struck him. Minutes later, he felt as if he could breathe again, but it took even longer before he could articulate a response. "That's not true.You're not..." Maya grasped the priest's trembling hand, holding it tightly. "Father, you will be fine," she reassured him, though her heart ached with worry. Ryan, her father, caressed her hair, the mess she always had. It broke his heart to see her like this. "Papa, I want to know if there is any way to save me without having to return to the land of the fairies. That's why I'm here. I'm not the first to leave the kingdom; there must be a way to sever my connection to them." Ryan embraced her tightly, wishing he could shield her from the harsh realities of the world.For a moment, Maya felt as if she could return to being a carefree child. "If there is a way to break the ties that bind you to the land of the fairies, I don't know it," he said, his voice heavy with sorrow. "But the daughter of the fairy kingdom, she left the realm..." Maya's voice was filled with hope. "She only lived two years after leaving the land of the fairies. Her life among humans was very short," Ryan replied, his expression grave. "I know what illness she suffered from, and it's documented. She weakened until she died.You are half human, so I believe you might fare better, but it would still affect you in the fairy realm." Ryan sat down, searching Maya's face for signs of hope. He could see the impact of his words, and he felt a pang of despair. "My girl, for about a year now, I've been weak and sick. One day, a little girl appeared to me and told me I had to return to the land of the fairies to recover. If I denied it, I would die." "Then you should go back," Ryan said, his voice firm but filled with concern.Maya had denied herself countless times, refusing to accept the reality of returning to the fairy realm. But she had promised she wouldn't go back. Shaking her head, tears welling in her eyes, she replied, "I suppose I have no choice but to return." It broke Ryan's heart to see his daughter crying. He wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. "I'm sorry I couldn't help you.I understand that you don't want to go back to that place, but I promise you, I will do everything in my power to find a way to sever your ties to the land of the fairies." Maya wanted to tell her father that time was running out, that her life was slipping away day by day, but she couldn't bring herself to say it. Instead, she cried like a little girl in her father's arms. Meanwhile, Enora had invited Alessandro to explore the kingdom, breaking the silence that had settled between them. "Are you enjoying my kingdom?" Enora asked, her voice light."Yes, I understand why you love it so much," Alessandro replied, a hint of admiration in his tone. "I would like to show you your favorite place," she said, her eyes sparkling. "Of course," he agreed, though silence soon enveloped them again. Enora rose from the table. "I must take my leave. I will see you later, Mariana." After Enora departed, Abril and Alessandro took a moment to gather themselves. Abril focused on feeding their daughter, and after a brief pause, Alessandro reached behind him, cradling their little one, who was sleeping peacefully."When are we going?" Abril asked, her voice soft. "Do you want to go?" Alessandro inquired, concern lacing his words. "I would be lying if I said no. I'm worried about Cassian. He didn't seem well when we left," she admitted. "Then we should inform the brothers there," he suggested. "You knew when she was in the elven kingdom. You're sure that whatever we wanted, it seemed she wanted to pass," Abril said, her brow furrowing. "It doesn't excite me to spend time with someone who has tried to take my daughter from me," Alessandro replied, his voice low.noveldrama"The queen uses a kind of portal to betray Lissana here. Can we ask her to open one for us?" he proposed. "That would be better. Lissana is very small; I wouldn't want to explain it to her. Traveling with a piece of parchment for teleportation is risky," Abril cautioned. "I also worry about what your sister could do with her newfound power," Alessandro admitted. "Me too. I wonder what she is planning," Abril said, her voice tinged with anxiety. "She might be in the Gates of Hades," Alessandro speculated."We have an idea of where she might be, but I could go back to the guardians and ask if they know anything about the other side of the Gates of Hades," he suggested. "That sounds good, but be careful," Abril warned. "Don't worry. Nothing will happen to me. This place is safe for me," he reassured her. Abril leaned back against Alessandro's chest, releasing a long sigh. "I hope that everyone is safe and that there is nothing to worry about." "Let's focus on being happy," he replied, a smile creeping onto his face.The next day, a servant arrived with a light white gown adorned with jewels to decorate Abril's arms, hips, and hair. "What is this?" she asked, surprised by the lavish gifts. "It's a gift from the queen. She asked you to wear it today," the servant replied. "All of this?" Abril questioned, her eyes wide. "Yes, it will help you prepare," the servant insisted. "I don't need it," Abril protested. "The queen gave me orders. I cannot disobey her," the servant said firmly.Abril realized she couldn't go against the queen's wishes, and with a resigned sigh, she allowed the servant to help her get ready. Meanwhile, Alessandro found himself in a corner, playing with Lissana, while Abril prepared for the day. He was captivated by her beauty, watching as she lifted her skirt, revealing the discomfort of the gown. "Are you uncomfortable?" he asked, concern etched on his face. Abril sighed, "These clothes are restrictive." Alessandro remained silent, his gaze fixed on her. She looked incredibly beautiful, like a true goddess.In that moment, he felt himself falling in love with her all over again. "How do you think I look?" Abril asked shyly, her cheeks flushed. "You look stunning," he replied, his voice filled with admiration.