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The queen had removed a lock of hair from Maya's face, her expression serious. "I won't leave without you, wandering fairy." Maya's brother brushed against her, trying to pull her back before she could speak the words that threatened to escape her lips. "I can't go," Maya challenged, her resolve unwavering despite the temptation to follow the queen. "I won't abandon the man I love." "What is so special about this human that you would forsake your kingdom for him?" the queen pressed. "My heart," Maya replied, her voice steady."I cannot agree to be your successor." Maya felt a surge of determination, but the queen's presence loomed over her like a shadow. "And there's the old priest," the queen added, her surprise evident. Maya's heart sank at the mention of the priest. The queen's expression was even more incredulous than she had anticipated. "Maya, is that true? Are you pregnant?" Cassian asked, disbelief coloring his tone. Maya nodded, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "Yes, I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to happen like this.I'm happy, not just because of the wedding, but because of this news." Maya stepped away from Cassian, taking the dagger she had kept hidden on her small table. With a swift motion, she made a small cut on her palm, letting her blood spill onto the parchment. Their blood mingled, and a faint shimmer of magic appeared in her hand, marking the bond between them. The revelation hung in the air, and shock rippled through the gathered crowd. "No! What have you done?" Cassian exclaimed, panic rising in his voice.Maya felt the weight of her decision, knowing she could either stay or leave, but tears streamed down her face as she struggled to hold back her emotions. The queen's face twisted in pain as she watched Maya suffer. "I hope you don't regret the decision you've made," the queen warned, turning away. Maya began to cough, the pain intensifying. "Maya!" Cassian cried, rushing to her side. "Where does it hurt?" "It hurts... so much. I can't die like this," Maya gasped, clutching her chest. Cassian fell to his knees, cradling her in his arms. "You won't die.I won't let you." Maya's breath came in ragged gasps. "It hurts, my heart feels like it's being crushed." The queen had taken half a step back, her gaze fixed on Maya as she writhed in agony. "Maya is in trouble! Help her!" Cassian pleaded, desperation lacing his voice. "I tried, but she made her choice. Now she must pay the price," the queen replied coldly. "You have the power to save her, don't you?" Ryan interjected, stepping forward. "You want her to be your successor, don't you? So help her." "I want to see her survive, but she doesn't want to.She made that very clear," the queen said, her tone sharp. Barto approached, bowing before the queen. "Help my sister. I will take her place, but save her." Kiara knew that Barto was willing to sacrifice his own future for Maya, but the queen's resolve was unyielding. "Your Majesty, I understand you feel offended, but Maya is pregnant with a guardian's child. You must help her; you are obliged to do so," Kiara insisted. The queen's gaze remained fixed on Kiara, then she turned to Maya. Cassian held Maya tightly, as if he could keep her from slipping away. "Then I can't help you.noveldramaThis marriage is killing her. The mark of marriage is for humans, not for fairies. If you want to save her, let me take her to a place where my power is stronger," the queen declared. Maya knew time was running out. "Fine, I will go with you." "I remember your promise, but as a guardian, you can't deny me entry," the queen asserted, her voice resolute. The queen seemed calm, but Maya sensed the tension beneath her words. "Come on, there's no time to lose," the queen urged. Cassian lifted Maya into his arms, following the queen as she led them to a massive tree with a long trunk.The queen touched the trunk, and a doorway opened before them. "This is the way. Hurry!" she commanded. Cassian stepped through with Maya, who felt as if she were suffocating. "Ready? You'll be fine," he reassured her. The queen crossed first, followed by Cassian. With a blink, they arrived in the land of the fairies. But in that instant, the guards seized Maya, pulling her away from Cassian. "What's happening?!" Cassian shouted, struggling against their grip. The queen had ordered the guards to take Maya, and Cassian fought desperately to free himself, but it was futile.The guards dragged him away, leaving Maya's fate uncertain.