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The child was beautiful, a striking resemblance to her father.Abril embraced her small family, while Alessandro stirred awake, stretching his arms and pulling Lissana closer between them. Abril wondered if the strength of Alessandro's embrace would awaken him too soon. But he opened his eyes, a soft smile spreading across his face. "Good morning, Aby," he greeted, his voice still thick with sleep. "How is the city today? Any news from the guardians?" Abril breathed a sigh of relief. "Thanks to God, Lissana is feeling a bit better. There were no signs of trouble in our room." "Did you do well?" Alessandro asked, his brow furrowing with concern."Were there any monsters?" Lissana piped up, her eyes wide with curiosity. "No, there was no trace of them," Abril reassured her, glancing at her daughter, who seemed anxious about the day ahead. "I think we should send Lissana back," Alessandro suggested, his tone serious. "Do you really think now is the right moment?" Abril replied, uncertainty creeping into her voice. "I don't know, but I'd rather wait than risk her getting hurt," he said, his protective instincts kicking in."I thought she could stay for a few more days, just in case the monsters return." "I don't want to leave her alone," Abril countered, her heart aching at the thought of separation. "For me, it's not time yet." Alessandro looked at their daughter, who seemed so small in that vast bed. "But for Lissana, you can't even imagine the dangers she might face. I want her to continue growing strong, even if I don't want our time together to end." "You're right, but I don't want to be separated from Lissana. She's still so young," Abril replied, her voice softening."Besides, I want her to learn to control her abilities. There was a time when I feared for my life." Abril gently ran her fingers through Lissana's hair. "I wish she could grow up quickly, but I know it's important for her to take her time and not rush into adulthood." "No matter how much she grows, she will always be our little girl, our baby," Alessandro said, a smile breaking through his serious demeanor.noveldrama"We are grateful for our happy family, but it seems that won't last forever." "Are you afraid that she might inherit the same problems you have?" Abril asked, her voice barely above a whisper. She had never spoken of it with Alessandro, but the thought had lingered in her mind. She had been taking contraceptive tonics to avoid complications, knowing these were dark times and not the best for bringing new life into the world. It was partly why Maya had fallen into the realm of the fairies; she sought safety for her family."Honestly, I fear for our children if they grow up away from us," Alessandro admitted, his expression grave. "Now we know our bloodlines will intertwine," he continued, though Abril struggled to accept this fate. Lissana stirred, sitting up in bed, her eyes blinking open. She gazed at her parents, who were watching her intently, and she wondered if she was still suffering or if this was real. It was a question she often asked herself, as she spent so much time reading that each day felt like a sweet dream she never wanted to wake from."Good morning, my little sleepyhead," Abril said, caressing her daughter's cheek. "Good morning, Mommy," Lissana replied, throwing her arms around her mother. "Are there good days ahead for you, Father?" she asked, turning to Alessandro. "Good morning, Daddy," Lissana said, hugging him tightly, feeling the warmth of their bodies, a reassurance that all was well. Alessandro's heart swelled with joy as Lissana's laughter filled their home, chasing away the shadows of worry.He wanted to play with his precious daughter, to hear her joyful giggles that could erase his concerns, but he still had pressing matters to attend to. He pressed a kiss to Lissana's forehead. "I want you to stay small forever." "I want that too, Daddy," Lissana said, her voice bright. "Even more than Mommy does." Lissana hesitated, glancing at Abril for guidance. Abril gestured for her to speak her heart. "Yes, even more than Mommy," she finally said, a proud smile on her face. Alessandro chuckled, pleased with her answer."I have work to do; the situation is dire." As he gathered his clothes, Lissana piped up, "Papa, can I help you? I want to keep trying to fly." Abril stroked her daughter's hair affectionately. "You can't help me today, but my mother will be with you. You can show her how you've been practicing." Lissana's face fell slightly. "I wish you could be with me." "I can't today, but I promise to dedicate my day to you soon. We'll keep trying to control the wind together," Abril promised. "Do you promise?" Lissana asked, her eyes sparkling with hope. "Yes, I promise," Abril affirmed.Alessandro leaned down to kiss Lissana again. "So, be good for your mother." Lissana nodded eagerly. Alessandro kissed Abril goodbye, and she smiled back at him. "See you later," he said as he moved into the first room he found vacant before heading to his workshop. Once alone, Abril searched for Cassian, who was standing at the counter. Maya approached him from behind, wrapping her arms around him. "Are you all right?" she asked softly. "I feel like Alessandro is hiding something from me.Ever since we entered the guardians' room, they've been acting strangely," Cassian replied, concern etched on his face. "Why don't you ask him directly?" Maya suggested. "What if he refuses to tell me?" Cassian countered. "Then he's just like you," Maya said gently. "I don't want to hear that from you," Cassian replied, frustration creeping into his voice. "I was selfish when I tried to carry my burdens alone and made decisions that affected us both without consulting you. But I've changed. Now I share everything with you. Maybe you should do the same with him," she encouraged.Cassian took Maya's hand, pressing a kiss to her palm. "Thank you for your wisdom. I wouldn't want to miss it."