Forgotten Wife Let the traitors kneel Down (by Patricia Maradiaga) novel Chapter 241

Part II: Tears of Pain

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Alessandro was in his office when he heard something crash against the window. At first, he thought it must have been the rain, but he heard it again, so he got up, opened the window, and a paper bird flew in through the window. It landed on his hand and immediately turned into a letter.

It was Sirius‘ report, but there was also a letter from Abril.

After reading both, he wished he could be by Abril’s side, wishing he could console her grieving heart.

Cassian knocked on the door.

“Lessan, can I come in?”

“Of course.”

“It’s dinner time, will you join us?”

“Sure.”

Cassian, seeing his brother downcast, asked him, “Has something happened?”

“Aby won’t be back anytime soon.”

“Have they encountered problems?”

“Yes, it seems that the kingdom of Laios is being contaminated by darkness. The land and water have

caused sickness and death. Aby has said she will return after freeing Laios from the darkness.”

“Maya is doing well now. Maybe I should go to Laios and join Abril.”

“No, stay here. I think I’m going to need you.”

“It seems things in Laios are going very wrong.”

“Yes, I thought that closing the Hades rift with Aby would be enough, but it seems I was wrong.”

“It seems defeating King Venobich didn’t make everything end. Sometimes I feel like it was only the

beginning of something bigger.”

“I wonder when we’ll be able to be at peace, when all of this will end.”

“Sometimes I ask myself the same question.”

“Is Lissana with Maya?”

“Yes, they get along very well.”

“She’ll be a great mother for sure. Now that I think about it, you two still haven’t gotten married. When do you plan on doing it?”

“Maya doesn’t want to marry me.”

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“Why not?”

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“Well, when we met, she said she would never get married. She believed it was to avoid the prophecy that had been mentioned, but that prophecy has already been fulfilled and now we’re together. But she still refuses the idea of marriage.”

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have asked.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t give up. I don’t know why Maya refuses to marry me, but I’m sure I can change her mind. She loves me as much as I love her; it’s just a matter of time until she accepts.”

“I’m glad to hear that doesn’t discourage you.”

“Sometimes it does, but like I said, I won’t give up. You know how stubborn I can be when something gets into my head.”

“I know. I hope you can make her change her mind. I truly want her to be happy, just like Mom and Dad

were.”

“Yes, I know I will succeed. And when that happens, I want you to be the best man at my wedding.”

“Of course.”

“Now let’s go have dinner. Maya is waiting for us.”

Maya was in the dining room, moving back and forth, soothing little Lissana. Alessandro was grateful that Maya had Lissana there. He held his daughter in his arms, and seeing her little face made him feel a bit better, helping him cope with his beloved’s absence.

“I thought you’d like to see her; that’s why I thought it would be a good idea for her to have dinner with us, but she’s already sleepy.”

“Thank you very much.”

Alessandro rocked her in his arms, and soon enough, Lissana fell asleep.

“It seems she has fallen asleep.”

There was a small crib next to Alessandro’s seat; he gently placed her there and took his own seat. Maya and Cassian did the same.

The maids served the dishes with food and then withdrew. Once alone, Maya asked, “Do you know anything about Abril?”

“Yes, she is fine, but it seems her trip will be extended a little longer than planned.”

“Did any problem arise?”

“Let’s say yes.”

“I wish I could help in some way.”

“Actually, I think you can.”

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“How?”

“Your family is in charge of the information guild in Farell, right?”

“Yes.”

“Could you ask your brother to come? I want him to search for me.”

“Barto doesn’t like to leave Farell much, but if I ask him, I’m sure he’ll come.”

“Thank you.”

Cassian took Maya’s hand and asked her, “Are you thinking of going to Farell?”

“Don’t worry, I have a way to communicate with him; there’s no need for me to go personally.”

“I haven’t seen your brother in a long time. I hope he doesn’t hold a grudge against me.”

Maya didn’t respond to Cassian’s comment. He asked her, “Is your brother still mad at me?”

“Perhaps a little, but don’t worry, he’s not a violent person, or at least almost never.”

Cassian thought, It seems I’ll have to make an effort to make my brother–in–law accept me.

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Cira was in her cave, surrounded by several of the monsters she had released from Hades. They had become her eyes and ears outside of that mountain, but since she hadn’t fully regained her power, a few monsters had broken free from her control, and she didn’t know their whereabouts. She just hoped it wouldn’t become a problem in the near future, at least until she recovered all her power.

The voice of the demon inside her spoke again in her head.

“Why don’t you let me take control? If you do, you will regain all your power and even more.”

“I already told you no.”

“Then go back to Laios. If you do, you will be able to absorb the energy overflowing from the crack that

leads to Hades there.”

“Isn’t that the same as giving you control of my body?”

“Not exactly. Before, there were monsters and more princes and princesses of Hades who were looking

for a physical body, but apparently, they are no longer there. If you go, there won’t be anything that wants to

consume you.”

“Why aren’t they there?”

“I don’t know. I just know that they have left. I can feel it; they are in the depths of Hades. So why don’t you take this opportunity?”

“And how do I know you’re not tricking me?”

“If what I’m telling you were a lie, I would have said it a long time ago to make you go.”

“I’m too weak; I won’t be able to reach Laios.”

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“You just need to absorb the monsters here. That way, part of your power will be replenished, although I warn you it won’t be pleasant.”

Cira was tired of being trapped in darkness. Even if it was painful or unpleasant, she would try it. She would do anything to get out of that damn hole she was in.

“What do I have to do?”

“Just put your hand on them. I’ll do the rest.”

Cira did as he told her. She placed her hand on the closest creature and could feel how it started to

absorb it. As she did, she felt something cold and dark entering under her skin and deep into her being. It caused her great pain; she let out a shriek. She felt as if her whole body was freezing and burning at the

same time. It lasted for a while.

When the pain subsided, that voice in her head said, “I told you it wouldn’t be pleasant. You’ll need to

absorb more than one if you want to reach Laios.”

Cira couldn’t. Her body still felt the pain. She shuddered at the mere thought of having to do it again. That voice in her head challenged her and said, “Will you give up?”

Cira wanted to do it, but she would

give up. She would leave that cave even if she had to go through it

100 times more. She wiped the tears of pain still running down her cheeks and said to herself, “I’ll do whatever it takes to get out of this place.”

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