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Once she destroyed the beast, its magic erupted like a torrent, flooding the area with silvery flames that consumed the darkness surrounding them.Exhausted, Abril felt a wave of nausea wash over her, on the brink of collapsing, but Alessandro caught her just in time. "Are you alright?" he asked, concern etched on his face. "Yes, I'm just a little tired," she replied, trying to steady herself. When the last of the monsters had been vanquished, Sirius approached them, accompanied by the horsemen. "I believe it's best if we leave now," he suggested, his voice low. "But what about the pit?" "I haven't purified it yet," Abril said, understanding the fear that lingered in Sirius's eyes.She knew that there were still dangerous creatures lurking nearby, and the horsemen were exhausted; the fight had dragged on for far too long. "Go and take the knights with you. The pit is safe now. I'll purify it and follow you. Don't worry," she assured him. "We can't leave without you, Your Majesty. Our duty is to protect you," one of the knights insisted. Alessandro interjected, "We're not going anywhere. You have nothing to worry about." Sirius sighed, "I'll create a barrier around the area, but we must be cautious.Remember, your magic isn't what it used to be." "Yes," Abril acknowledged, her resolve firm. They all made their way toward the pit, where Abril used her magic to cleanse the area of lingering darkness. It felt as though the pit was deeper than it appeared, a well of knowledge and danger. Alessandro rode alongside Sirius, his brow furrowed. "Don't be afraid of losing the queen you love," he said, his voice low but fierce. "You can't let fear control you." When Abril finally reached the palace, she was cradled in Alessandro's arms.Kiara, who was descending the stairs at that moment, looked surprised and rushed to meet them. "What happened?!" she exclaimed. "I'm here," Abril reassured her. "I'm just a little tired." Kiara's relief was palpable as she asked, "Did the battle go well?" "It was tougher than we anticipated, but in the end, we prevailed. We all fought together," Abril explained. "Can you tell me what happened?" Kiara pressed, her concern evident. Abril nodded, feeling the warmth of Kiara's magic as she touched her arm, infusing her with strength.noveldrama"We'll recover, but we must pray for the light." "Just rest and recover soon," Kiara said softly. Alessandro carried Abril to her room, guiding her directly to the bathing area since her clothes were caked in dirt. He helped her out of her garments and began to wash her back with a sponge. "I felt so scared today," Abril admitted, her voice trembling. "I was terrified of losing you." "I felt the same way," Alessandro confessed, his hand brushing against her shoulder. "I thought that creature had you.I feared its claws would pierce your armor." "They didn't," she replied, her heart still racing. "But I felt the weight of my desires. It was as if the battle was drawing me in." "To me, those creatures are all different, yet they share a common thread," Alessandro mused. "They think and plot, reaching into other worlds. What do you think that means?" "I believe we should ask Kiara, who blessed the elves over Hades. We should also consult my mother, the guardian. She must know what this all signifies," Abril suggested."Yes, we should do that," Alessandro agreed, his brow still furrowed with concern. "Are you sure you're alright?" he asked again, his voice softening. "I'm fine, truly. I'm just tired," she reassured him, her eyes fluttering closed. Alessandro brushed the dirt from her hair, his fingers gentle as he worked through the tangles. "You need to rest. I'll be here with you." "I don't want to be away from you. After everything that happened today, I just want to be by your side," Abril said, her voice barely above a whisper. Alessandro nodded, understanding her need for closeness.He laid her down gently, covering her with a blanket. As she sat on the bed, he used his magic to dry her hair, the red strands shimmering in the dim light. "Now you can sleep peacefully," he said, a smile breaking through his worry. "It makes me happy to be cared for by you," Abril replied, a sense of calm washing over her. "I feel protected, and it seems like all my fears will fade away." "Then you will have justice, so you can always feel this way," Alessandro promised. Abril, feeling the weight of exhaustion, let her head fall back against her pillow.She closed her eyes, surrendering to sleep as Alessandro continued to stroke her hair until she drifted off. Later, he changed into more comfortable clothes and lay down beside her, wrapping his arms around her waist. The warmth of his body and the sound of his steady breathing calmed her tormented heart. That day, Abril felt as if she had fallen into a deep abyss, one that made her feel both vulnerable and alive. Meanwhile, Maya was combing Lissana's hair, pondering why she hadn't been with Alessandro during the battle. "Why wasn't I there?" she asked herself, a frown creasing her brow."Who?" Lissana replied, looking up. "Uzziel," Maya answered. "Uzziel isn't my friend; Uzziel is my family," Lissana insisted. "But he could also be your best friend. Everyone else is just family or acquaintances," Maya argued, frustration bubbling beneath the surface. Damn pixies, she thought, knowing she would confront them soon enough.