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"I'll be back soon," Cassian replied."Rest, recover your strength, and you are going to need it," she added, giving him a warm smile. "Tell Lissana I said goodbye." "I will," he promised. "I'll be extravagant, so I'll be back soon, just like the last time we clashed swords," he said with a hint of arrogance. "But I warn you, next time we meet, I'll be ready. Good luck with the sword," Abril teased. "I look forward to seeing you again," he replied, his expression softening. With that, Cassian left the room to find Tarik before departing. He was training with his sword in the training camp."I'm glad to see you haven't been careless with your training," Cassian remarked as he approached. "If Jo were here, the fairy queen, she would be furious with me for not being ready when you return. I'm sure I'll get a good reprimand," Tarik replied, a hint of humor in his voice. "I suppose you don't have it easy," Cassian said, crossing his arms. "Return to the land of the fairies, do you want to go back?" Tarik asked, pondering for a moment. "I think I'll be here a little longer," he answered."You, Father, want this too, because you want to think well and be the king of the fairies," Tarik said, his tone serious. "I have nothing to think about; this is a decision you've made," Cassian replied firmly. "You know your father has his doubts. That's what you think, but I believe you're not taking it seriously," Tarik countered. "Of course I am, but no matter how much I think about it, I'm still talking to him. I want to be the king of the fairies, even though it won't be easy. This is the path I want to take." "Then why don't you go back?If you've made a decision, there's no reason for you to hesitate," Tarik urged. "Yes, but..." "Is it for Lissana?" Tarik pressed. "I want to give her a little time, but I can't see the kingdom that will be Lissana's home. I want to appreciate it when she returns," Cassian admitted. "It wasn't just because you wanted to shorten the time between you two?" Tarik asked. "At first, it was like that, but since we've been communicating through letters, she tells me about what she does and the places she visits. It feels like she's with us, as if she were here.But when she returns and I give her permission from your kingdom, everything will be unknown to me. So I decided to see this place before I go. Besides, there's something else I need to think about, so I can't go back just yet." "Do you want to read a message to Lissana?" Tarik asked. "I wrote a letter. I thought I would wait for one of the pixies to come by to take it, but since you're going, you could deliver it," Cassian suggested. "Of course. I'll go look for it. I'll take it to the garden where I can find the entrance to them." "I'll wait for you there," Tarik replied."Of course, you should also talk to her when she arrives. Cassiel doesn't stop asking about her. Would you like me to include a response in the letter I send you?" "If I tell you," Cassian said. "Thanks," Tarik replied, heading off. Tarik went to his room to retrieve his letter and soon met up with Cassian to deliver it. "I would also like it if you told my mother I'm doing well," Tarik said. "I will. Could you open the door for me?" Cassian asked. Tarik opened the portal that led to the land of the fairies, and Cassian crossed it, disappearing in an instant.Tarik wanted to follow him back, but he had many things to think about first, including his true feelings for Lissana. He wanted to ensure he was clear about them before he saw her again. When Cassian arrived in the land of the fairies, he spotted one of the fairies tending to the garden and asked, "Do you know where Maya is?" "She's in the training field at the moment," the fairy replied. Cassian hurried to the training camp, feeling as if weeks had passed since he last saw her. There had been so much chaos that he hadn't had time to see her.Maya was training with one of the fairies, a tall, slender figure with long silver hair cascading down to his waist, piercing eyes, and a strikingly handsome face. But all that faded from Cassian's mind as he focused on Maya, who radiated happiness. "MAYA!" he called out. Upon hearing his voice, Maya turned quickly. When she saw him, she ran into his arms. "Why didn't you tell me you'd come back?" she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with joy. Cassian shot a glare at the fairy beside her. "Who is this?" he demanded. "Aéles Elrond.I was just appointed captain of the palace guard," the fairy introduced himself, stepping forward. "It's a pleasure to meet you, beautiful Maya," Elrond said with a charming smile. Cassian felt a surge of irritation at the way Elrond looked at her. "I'm not your couple; I'm her husband," he asserted possessively. "For us fairies, that's the same thing-a couple, a life companion. You humans are limited by the word 'husband,'" Maya explained, her voice steady. Maya noticed the intense gaze Cassian directed at Elrond and took his arm, pulling him away. "Today we're done with our training.My husband is leaving soon for a long time, and I want to be alone with him." "I understand. I'll see you later, Maya," Elrond said, stepping back. Once they were far enough from the training camp, Cassian asked, "Why were you with that fairy?" "We were training," Maya replied, her tone light. "I don't like that you're close to him. I believe he's interested in you if he's training alone with you," Cassian said, his voice laced with jealousy. "It doesn't matter what interest he has in me, since I only have eyes for you," Maya said, leaning in to kiss him. That kiss quelled Cassian's anger.He wrapped his arms around her waist, pressing his body against hers, and returned the kiss with fervor. "You don't know how much I missed you," he murmured against her lips. "I know, but you don't have to be anxious. I'm yours, my love," Maya reassured him. Cassian kissed her again, whispering, "I love you. I love you madly, Maya." "That's true," she replied, placing her hand over his heart. "And I feel it too. Even if there's a moment when I stop feeling you, I would think that I had stopped loving you." "Was it when Cassiel took my body?" he asked, his brow furrowing. "Yes.He kissed the queen and broke my heart when I saw you because I couldn't feel you. After he left, I asked the queen, 'Why did I lose him? Why did I stop feeling?'" "What did she say?" Cassian inquired. "That our connection is not just physical; our souls are intertwined. When the first guardian took your body, your soul was gone, which is why I couldn't feel your feelings, only the pain of the loss," Maya explained. Cassian sat beside Maya, feeling the weight of her words. "I feel it too. I'm scared." "Yes, then you won't do it again," she said softly. "I won't, I promise you," he vowed.noveldramaMaya wrapped her arms around Cassian's waist. "But it's worth it if the pain you have is regret." Cassian kissed her again, his voice earnest. "Forgive me for my regret. I never imagined the first guardian would do such a thing when I gave my body." "You know it's harder than a kiss to please me, right?" she teased. "Yes, I'm prepared for that," Cassian replied, a smile breaking through his seriousness.