Forgotten Wife Let the traitors kneel Down (by Patricia Maradiaga) novel Chapter 292

Part II: A Starry Sky

Cassian and Maya continued kissing as if they wanted to etch the memory of their lips onto each other, not stopping until their mouths grew tired. They had been so engrossed in their embrace that Cassian hadn’t noticed the stars now glowing above them. But Maya did, and she gently pushed Cassian away.

“It’s beautiful.”

The sky was filled with stars, their reflection shimmering on the lake, creating a breathtaking scene. However, what captivated Maya most was not the view itself, but the way it reminded her of the land of the fairies. For a brief moment, she felt as if she’d been transported there, and strangely, she felt at home.

“The sunset at the lake is beautiful, but a clear, starry night like this surpasses it by far,” Cassian remarked.

“Yes, it’s like thousands of diamonds shining above us and beneath us.”

“Did you like it?”

Maya rested her head on his chest while gazing at the stars and replied.

“Yes, I love it. This has been the best date of my life. Thank you so much.”

Cassian kissed her forehead and replied softly.

“I’m glad you liked it.”

Maya took a long, deep breath, savoring the pleasant night breeze, and clearing her mind of all worries and

fears.

“You know,” Cassian whispered, “I love this view. I’ve always loved constellations. When I was little, my mom and I used to sneak out in the middle of the night to watch them.”

Cassian pointed to a cluster of stars to the left.

“That one is the dragon,” he traced the shape with his finger, “Do you see the head, the legs, and the tail?”

“No,” Maya giggled softly as she nestled further into his arms.

Cassian pointed to another small group of stars.

“That one’s the swan. The lines on either side are the wings, and the arc is its neck.”

“And what about that one?” Maya asked, pointing to a particularly bright star.

“That’s the stag,” Cassian murmured, “It was my mom’s favorite because, unlike the others, the stag remains constant. It doesn’t matter the season; it’s always there, always the first to appear. My mother used to say that if I ever got lost, I should follow that star, and it would guide me home.”

“Is it true?”

“That star marks the north, so yes, for me, it’s true. If you ever get lost, just follow it, and you’ll find your way back.”

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“I’ll remember that.”

Cassian gently caressed Maya’s hair.

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“We should stay here overnight. That way, we can watch the sunrise. It must be beautiful.”

“It is, but not tonight. You leave tomorrow, and it’s best that you get a good night’s sleep.”

Cassian wasn’t just worried about Maya not getting enough rest. Although she seemed fine at the moment, he knew it wasn’t real. Her improvement was only temporary, and he didn’t want to risk her

getting sick again.

“Then let’s do it when I return,” Maya suggested.

“Yes, let’s do it when you come back.”

Maya had stopped making long–term plans; she had stopped thinking about tomorrow because she wasn’t

sure if she’d live to see it. But in that moment, she wanted to make a thousand plans because it was a way

of clinging to life.

“We should also get married.”

Cassian suddenly stood up, causing the boat to wobble.

“Are you serious?!”

“Yes. When I return, we should get married. Well, that’s if you still want to marry me.”

Cassian leaned in, kissed her, and responded with a broad smile.

“Of course I want to marry you. It’s what I want the most.”

Cassian had proposed to Maya countless times, but she had always turned him down. Though he was overjoyed that she finally agreed to marry him, he wondered if she truly wanted it, as she didn’t seem very happy with the decision. Cassian sat across from her, taking her hands in his.

“Marrying you, making you my wife before God and everyone, is what I want most. But I don’t want you to marry me if you don’t want to.”

“I do want to marry you.”

“Are you sure? You’ve always rejected the idea of marriage.”

“I never thought I could get married. It wasn’t something I ever considered necessary, but I’ve changed my

mind.”

Maya gave him a soft kiss on the lips and continued.

“I want to be united with you in every possible way, and marriage is one of those ways. So, yes, I want to marry you and spend the rest of my life by your side. Don’t you want the same?”

“Of course I do. I want to be with you forever, until my last breath. And if there’s a next life, I’d choose you

again and give my life to you once more.”

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Maya embraced him tightly and said,

“You’d better not regret what you just said.”

“I could never regret loving you.”

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The next morning, Maya woke before Cassian. She stayed still, staring at his sleeping face. She had never imagined loving someone so intensely. In fact, she had never expected to love anyone romantically at all.

Suddenly, the tiny pixie appeared before Maya and said,

“You really don’t plan to return to the fairy realm.”

“No. So go away,” Maya muttered quietly, not wanting to wake Cassian.

“You’re going to die for this human? How foolish you are.”

“I’m not going to die, and I’m not giving up the man I love.”

“But if you don’t return to the fairy realm, you will die.”

“I won’t die. I’ll find a way out of this. I made a promise, and I can’t die.”

“If you keep refusing to return, you’ll only find death.”

Maya reached out her hand to grab the pixie, but it disappeared instantly. She sighed deeply and muttered

to herself,

“One day I’ll catch you and squash you like a grape, you annoying little pest.”

Cassian woke up at that very moment and asked,

“What are you mumbling about?”

“Never mind. I was talking to myself.”

“And are you mad at yourself?”

Maya had been lying to Cassian for a long time, and she didn’t want to keep doing it because she knew it

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