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"I'll be living among the guardians until I can leave this body and return to the spiritual realm," he continued, his gaze unwavering.Maya looked at him with a mix of trust and uncertainty. "And what if there's nothing left to contain my soul?" "I'm not lying, Maya. I won't do anything to him, I just want to talk. So I need you to take me there." "Speak, then," she replied, her voice taut. Cassian rose, standing beside Maya. "Give me one day, and then you can have your husband back. I promise." "But is it worth it if it's the hare you regret?" she asked, skepticism lacing her words. "I have no doubt you would do it," he countered, his confidence unshakeable.Cassian followed her, and for a moment, they stood in silence, lost in thought. "I know this is one of the things that made me fall in love with you-your sincerity," he said softly, stepping closer and placing his hands on her waist. "Just calm down in my arms," he urged. Now she remembered why she had fallen for him; it was the way he caressed her cheek, the warmth of his presence. "It's been a long time since we were together," he murmured. "This is the last face I saw before everything changed. When I realized you were alive, I wanted to change my memories of you.Why don't you smile at me?" "I have no reason to," she replied, her heart heavy. "Don't be stubborn; make her laugh," he insisted, a playful glint in his eyes. "You know I don't smile easily," she retorted. "Yes, but you used to," he said, pulling her into a gentle embrace. "The doors to the realm are open; take care. You'll be back soon," he assured her. "I'm going to create a haven for the guardians, so when the war starts..." "No, I won't participate in this war," Cassian interrupted, his expression serious. "What? You can't be serious," she replied, disbelief etched on her face.noveldrama"I don't want to see anyone die. I've fought before and lost," he said, his voice low. "This time will be different. Fairies, elves, and humans united-we can win," she insisted, her determination shining through. "If you weren't here, I might believe it, but you're dead. Don't ask me to fight for you," he said, frustration creeping into his tone. "If you were here, you would fight," she pressed. "Yes, but you won't be there. You will leave because you are dead," he reminded her. "I will return. I'm here with you; we'll fight this battle together," he vowed."That body isn't yours," she argued. "I don't intend to take it. If it's due to this body, I'll come back with my own," he replied firmly. "I'm an angel; I'll find a way to return to my body," he added, determination in his eyes. "Why do you see her? I want this," she said, her voice trembling. "When we return with your body, we'll talk to him," he promised. "I have a day to be with you; let's make the most of it," she urged. "Just listen to whatever you want," he said, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "I just want to be near you, even when you're back in your body.That's how it will be," she replied softly. Cassian took the queen in his arms, a playful glint in his eyes. "What do you think you're doing?" she asked, feigning annoyance. "I just have one day, and I want to spend it with you," he said, his voice low and inviting. He gently laid her on the bed, snuggling against her side. "I just want to spend a night looking at your face," he confessed. "You are a fool," she said, a smile breaking through her earlier tension. "Finally, you leave me just as I remember," he teased, his voice warm."And you're just as annoying as I remember," she shot back, laughter bubbling between them. They fell into a comfortable silence until dawn broke. When morning came, Cassian rose, kissing her forehead softly. "It's time, my love," he whispered. As Cassian stepped out of the room, he found himself facing a sword pointed at his throat-Maya stood there, fierce and unyielding. "What did you do with my husband's body?" she demanded, her eyes narrowed. "Nothing like what you're imagining. I just slept next to you, I swear. I'll leave now; just lower your sword.You don't want to tie me up," he replied, raising his hands in surrender. "You will truly go if I promise?" she asked, her voice steady. "I promise to return this time," he assured her. "Tell him to contact me when he regains his body," she instructed. "I will. But you must be firm. You can accompany me to the door," he said, his tone serious. "The portal can only be opened there, at least where it leads to the palace of Cosset," she explained. "Does she not sell?" he asked, confusion flickering across his face. "Do you not like goodbyes?" she replied, a hint of amusement in her voice.Maya held her sword firmly and accompanied Cassian to the garden where the portal to the human kingdom had been opened. Before he stepped through, she called out, "Don't take him again. Return my husband's body." "Don't worry, I'll reverse it unless necessary," he assured her. "I want to recover my body; it's easier for me to use this one," he said, determination in his eyes. "But tell Cassian that if the dark king frees himself from his prison when he opens the doors to Hades, he will be the only one who can stop him.If I haven't recovered my body by then, I'll have to use this one." "Now that I know you and see how Leriana cares for you, I don't want to do it," she said, her voice softening. "I'll help you recover. I don't want to take my body back," he replied earnestly. "Thank you," she said, her heart swelling with gratitude. "Goodbye," he whispered before stepping through the portal, leaving Maya standing in the garden, the weight of their shared fate heavy in the air.