Thank you for reading on ! We provide free access to all our stories, but maintaining this platform requires ongoing costs. To keep the site running and continue offering free content, we display advertisements. You can close the ads anytime, or upgrade to premium membership ($5/month) for an ad-free reading experience while supporting our mission. You can also earn premium for free by completing simple tasks. We truly appreciate your understanding and support!"Let's go to the land of the fairies," Barto urged, his voice filled with determination. "Did you think you could leave without deciding anything?" he pressed, but Kiara remained silent, resisting the urge to respond. "Kiara, please! Talk to me!" Barto implored, frustration creeping into his tone. "You made it very clear that my decisions don't matter to you." "Barto, I..." she began, but he interrupted her. "Before you say anything, you should know that I'm not following you for that reason. Yesterday, Abril asked me to accompany her to the gathering.You told me this morning." "Barto isn't going to the land of the fairies," Ryan interjected, standing protectively beside his wife. Kiara brushed past Barto, her resolve hardening. "I thought I'd tell you to go back home," he said, desperation lacing his words. "But it doesn't matter; it doesn't change what you think of me." "Kiara..." he started, but she cut him off. "I don't care if you have to decide right away. I won't be the one to make you think that I belong to you." Barto stepped closer, trying to take her hand, but she pulled away. "Don't touch me," she said firmly."I love you, Kiara," he confessed, his voice softening. "I was willing to leave everything behind for you. I was ready to fight anyone who stood in our way. But for you... your family is everything." Kiara turned away, her heart heavy as she began to walk forward. Barto rushed after her, grabbing her arm. "Please stop!" he pleaded. "I don't want to continue talking to you. Can't you see how they are dueling?" Kiara snapped, her frustration boiling over. "Sleep," Barto murmured, his voice faltering as he struggled to keep his eyes open.Pain washed over him, and despite his efforts, he succumbed to exhaustion and fell to the ground. "Everyone has fallen," Kiara said, her voice tinged with sorrow. "It's fine; I'm just sleeping," she added, glancing at the tree. After uttering a few words in an unknown language, the portal they had opened began to shimmer back into existence. "Come on, let's go through the portal," Kiara urged Abril. Alessandro gave her a nod, his expression serious. "Be careful, Aby, and take good care of our little one," he said, concern etched on his face. Abril kissed him gently on the lips."Until we meet again, my love," she replied, her voice filled with warmth. Abril stepped beside Kiara as they prepared to cross the portal. Ryan turned to Kiara, his expression grave. "You must decide." "Why? That wouldn't change anything," she replied, frustration evident in her tone. After crossing the portal, Kiara, Lissana, and Abril found themselves surrounded by guards. The portal had opened directly into the fairy queen's garden. "I am Kiara B., princess of the Fairy Kingdom, requesting an audience with your queen," she announced, her voice steady.The guards led them to the grand hall where the queen sat upon her throne, radiating beauty and tranquility. "Do we want to know how Maya is?" the queen asked, her gaze piercing. "You cannot enter without permission," one guard warned. "Yes, we must see her!" Kiara insisted. "Maya is currently recovering in a special dwelling, away from prying eyes," the queen informed them. "Your majesty is concerned about her well-being." "My daughter must grow up quickly; her magic is too powerful for such a small body. Here, time works differently," the queen explained, her tone serious."I suppose that's the favor you wish to ask," the queen continued. "Forget it; she stays here. But I still don't know what you will gain from this." "I believe your majesty has already received a reward from me. I fought to protect your kingdom," Kiara replied earnestly. "Of course, as long as your request is not denied," the queen said, her expression softening. "Take as much time as you need." "I can't afford to take too much time," Kiara insisted. "Do you wish to accelerate your daughter's growth?" the queen inquired, her brow furrowing."Is that possible?" Kiara asked, hope flickering in her heart. "In some realms, it is possible, but I must warn you. I can hasten her body's growth, but her mind would remain that of an infant. She would have only the faintest memories of our lives; it would be an empty shell," the queen cautioned. "I understand. So I ask you to take care of my daughter," Kiara said, determination in her voice. "What do you think?" the queen asked, her gaze steady. "I would like to give her a chance. I wish to never have to arm her again.I have a duty to fulfill," Kiara replied, her heart heavy with the weight of her responsibilities. "Do you know anything about your sister?" the queen asked, her voice low. "Yes, she has regained her strength and power. She has not attacked yet, but she is contemplating the right moment," Kiara explained. "I understand. Take good care of your daughter," the queen said, her expression softening. The queen gestured to her attendants. "Prepare a home for our guests," she commanded. As the queen rose from her throne, she turned to Kiara. "What you need can be arranged," she said."Thank you for your kindness and hospitality, your majesty," Kiara replied, gratitude filling her heart. After the queen departed, Abril cried out, rushing to Cassian, who was slumped against a large white door adorned with colorful flowers. "What are you doing here? Lissana, why have you betrayed us?" he asked, confusion etched on his face. "It's a long story. Why are you on the ground? Are you alright?" Lissana asked, concern flooding her voice. "I'm fine. Maya is in this room. I can be inside but not firm; that's why I decided to stay close to the door," Cassian explained.noveldrama"The queen told us we wouldn't see her, yet Maya remains weak. It seems she will be confined to that room for some time," Lissana said, her voice heavy with worry. "Did you finish the ceremony?" Cassian asked, his brow furrowing. "It's because you don't have the marriage mark." "Yes, I do," Lissana replied, determination in her voice. Cassian opened his shirt to reveal the marriage mark on his chest. "It's because you have it in your daughter," he said, his eyes narrowing as he studied her.The mark of marriage bound their lives together, intertwining their fates in ways they had yet to fully understand.