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The maids informed her that Kiara had left early that morning and had walked through the mountains.Abril wondered if something had happened, recalling how Kiara had seemed a little off the day before. Her doubts were eased when she saw Kiara in the room, a large smile carelessly drawn across her face as she chatted with Barto. "Although they seem to be getting along, I believe there was nothing to worry about," Abril thought. Kiara returned home, a hint of embarrassment coloring her cheeks as she approached Abril. "I asked Barto to help me with something," she said. "I see you've sorted things out with him," Abril replied. "Yes, in the end, I fell for his charm.That man knows how to get under my skin." "He truly loves you." "I suppose so. I just hope I don't regret my decision later." "There's something I wanted to discuss," Abril began, "I learned to control my light magic through the experiences you had with my mother, but I believe I'm not very good at it." "I don't use it anymore. I always end up getting tired of it quickly, even when everyone says I have great power," Kiara admitted. "That's why you can't control it properly. Light magic is a bit different from regular magic.It's the only way you can manage your flames, but it doesn't help you if you're anxious. You need to learn to handle your light magic correctly." Five months had passed for Abril, but for Cassian, Maya, and Lissana, those months felt like years. Lissana was in the palace, celebrating her fifth birthday with a tea party alongside Tarik and Uzziel, free from adult supervision. Maya and Cassian watched them from a distance, hidden behind some bushes. Despite Lissana and Tarik being older, Uzziel was still just a little boy in Maya's eyes.Each time Uzziel raised his glass, he stood nervously, worried about spilling on himself. "That's why I chose one that wouldn't burn," Maya said. Cassian placed a hand on her shoulder. "Calm down, they will be fine." "Uzziel still acts like a baby. I worry he might hurt himself." "Three sharp yen, my priest gifted me a sword," Cassian said, recalling the moment. "Don't you dare give something so dangerous to my child if you want to live," Maya retorted. "I'm surprised by how much you've changed.You were once willing to die for me, and now you threaten me with death." "I wouldn't kill you; it's just a way of saying I would give you a good beating. My life is tied to yours, and if you die, I would too." "I worry that your reasoning is only what you read," Maya said, her concern evident. "I sometimes wonder if you love anyone else." "I still love you, cariño. You hold the first place in my heart, but you occupy that space," he replied. Lissana interrupted, "Thank you!" Tarik pulled a small wooden box from his pocket."This is a real treat." Lissana quickly took it, opening the box with eager anticipation. "What is it?" she asked. "Open it, and you'll find out," Tarik encouraged. Inside the box was a small red pendant. Lissana looked around, thinking she had lost the other one when she opened it, but nothing happened. "Is there only one?" she asked. "Yes, there is only one. The queen could give you a gift; she gave me these. They are magical and help people feel close when they are apart. If you go away soon..." Tarik touched his ear, revealing the other pendant he wore.noveldrama"Even when we're apart, we feel connected. Do you like it?" Lissana touched her ear, where the pendant now hung, a big smile spreading across her face. "I love it, thank you so much!" Cassian watched, a serious expression on his face. "If my brother had seen this, I wouldn't want him to return to Lissana." "Your brother is a little protective," Maya noted. "I don't want to hear this about you. I believe you are as bad as it gets," Cassian replied, a hint of sarcasm in his tone. Maya playfully nudged him. "What was that noise?" she asked, glancing at Lissana."What are you hiding in the bushes?" Lissana called out, noticing them crouched nearby. "Nothing, we were just looking for something that fell," Cassian said, trying to deflect. "Do you need help?" Lissana asked, concern in her voice. "No, just enjoy your party," Maya replied. When Uzziel saw his mother, he extended his arms toward her. Maya lifted him up and asked, "Are you having fun?" Uzziel nodded enthusiastically, his face lighting up. "Keep having fun and be good," she said, smiling at her son.