# Chapter 40: The Fairy Queen's Desire
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 40 of *Forgotten Wife: Let the Traitors Kneel Down* — a chapter thick with reunion flames, burning jealousy, and a bold political storm that could change everything. So gather close, dear readers, because this chapter unfurls like a delicate silk ribbon woven with both love and treachery. Let's dive in.
The moment Cassian saw Maya again, his heart twisted with a joy so sharp it almost hurt. But that joy quickly turned to ashes when he remembered she was supposed to be another man's fiancée. A cold shadow darkened his handsome face. How could she forget him? How could she, after everything they'd shared, so easily stand beside someone else?
But Maya's eyes held a storm of their own.
"Has it been a short time for you? How lucky," she said, her voice carrying a quiet ache that made Cassian's chest tighten.
"What do you mean by that?" he asked, confused.
With a sigh, Maya explained the cruel truth: time flows differently in the fairy kingdom. What had felt like only a short absence to Cassian had been years for her. Years of waiting. Years of longing. After their separation, the Fairy Queen had taken the medallion the elves gave her. Maya had been trapped in that shimmering realm, bound by duty and rule, unable to reach him. She confessed she knew she couldn't have gone with him anyway, but she had still wanted to see him one more time — to taste his kisses again, to feel the warmth of his arms around her.
Then came the question that burned Cassian's heart: "And since I didn't arrive, you took refuge in the arms of another?"
Maya shook her head. It wasn't what he thought.
She explained that she knew Fay would come to the human world. She wasn't allowed to leave the fairy kingdom freely, so she accepted Fay's engagement — a real engagement, because fairies cannot lie — so that she could accompany him and finally see Cassian again. She had no intention of marrying Fay. Fay already had someone else. The engagement was merely a key to unlock the cage of the fairy kingdom.
Cassian let out a breath he didn't know he'd been holding. Relief washed over him like rain after a long drought. He pulled her into his arms and whispered an apology, admitting that jealousy had clouded his mind the moment he heard the word "fiancé."
Maya hugged him back tightly. "It really offends me that you thought I would forget you. I didn't. During all this time we were apart, there wasn't a single day I didn't think about you."
Cassian smiled ruefully. "I'm a complete idiot, aren't I?"
"Yes, you truly are. But don't worry — I already knew that when I fell in love with you."
And then their lips met. At first it was a tender, hesitant thing, but soon it deepened into something fierce and passionate — all the longing, all the confusion, all the love unleashed in a single embrace. Maya's fingers tangled in his hair, traced his shoulders, caressed his back. She wanted to feel him, to memorize him all over again. For a blissful moment, she forgot why she had even come.
But Fay's throat-clearing shattered the spell.
"Play with your human lover later. We don't have time for this," the fairy said coolly.
Cassian disliked the fairy immediately, even though he knew Fay had helped Maya come to him. Still, he swallowed his irritation. Maya promised to return soon, and Fay stepped out.
When Cassian asked why Maya had come, she revealed the dark truth: the Fairy Queen had sent them to form alliances. She had changed her mind about the war after the land of the fairies was attacked by monsters born from darkness. The fairy kingdom itself was now at war, and King Venobich had turned against them. His daughter, leading an army of monstrous creatures, had discovered that the Fairy Queen possessed one of the keys to the gates of Hades. She demanded a deal, but the queen didn't even have the key. When she refused, the monsters attacked only weeks earlier. And those monsters were nearly impossible to kill without special weapons.
"Blessed weapons," Cassian said.
"Yes. Fay is in charge of the negotiations, and I am with him."
"The blessed weapons come from the elves. You would have to talk to them."
Maya nodded. "I know. But it's not just the elves the queen wants an alliance with. She also wants one with the humans."
"Why?"
Then came the revelation that made Cassian freeze. "The queen knows about April. She's interested in her."
Cassian demanded to know if Maya had told the queen about April. Maya's face shadowed with guilt. She had been questioned and couldn't lie. No matter how hard she tried to hold the words back, the truth spilled out of her like water through fingers. That was the curse of the fairies — an unavoidable honesty that made secrets impossible.
When her resistance failed, she had revealed April's existence. She was sorry, but she had no way to stop herself.
As they left the tent, Cassian grabbed her hand, afraid she would disappear forever. Maya noticed the anxiety in his eyes and pressed her hand against his arm. "I won't leave. At least not yet. I'll be back after a while."
"Better if you come with me," he said.
"That would be nice."
With Fay's approval, Maya linked her arm through Cassian's and they made their way through the camp together. Many soldiers turned to look at them. Some recognized Maya and smiled warmly, happy for Cassian. But most gazes lingered on the strange fairy walking beside them — white hair, piercing red eyes, pale skin, and a beauty that seemed too otherworldly to be human. He did not belong in this mortal camp, and everyone felt it.
Cassian led them to the elves' tent.
"May I come in?"
Dantriel stepped out and froze, stunned to see Maya and the strange fairy. "What are they doing here?"
Fay introduced himself. "I am Faylion, representative of the Fairy Queen. I have come as a messenger and request an audience with you."
Inside the tent, Fay presented Dantriel with a letter. After reading it, Dantriel's expression turned complicated. "So you are also being attacked."
"Yes. The queen is furious. She wants to destroy the human king who has dared to defile her lands."
"Why have you come here? Why not go directly to my kingdom?"
"It is what my queen asked of me. I only fulfill her wishes."
Dantriel shook his head. "What your queen wants is not something I can give you at this moment. The blessing of light is something only a member of the elven royal family can give."
Fay smiled — a smile that was far too sharp. "That is not true. In this camp you have what my queen wants: a member of the elven royal family. A princess, to be more exact."
Dantriel turned to Maya, and she lowered her head in shame. The confession had already been made, and there was no taking it back. She apologized, but it was too late. Dantriel sighed, knowing full well that fairies were compelled to speak truth. The queen had made all the pieces fall exactly where she wanted them.
"I think you have the wrong person," Dantriel said carefully. "I'm not the one who can help you with that."
"That's not entirely true," Fay replied, his voice silky and dangerous. "April has half of both — elven princess and human queen. And from the looks of it, that is something the elven queen doesn't know."
Cassian's temper flared. "Is that a threat?"
Fay turned those strange red eyes toward him without flinching. "No. I am explaining the situation. My queen wants the princess to come to the land of the fairies for her blessing."
"And why not go directly to the queen of the elves and ask for weapons to fight the monsters?" Cassian demanded.
"Why does it have to be April?" Dantriel asked, his voice low.
Fay's answer was cold, practical, and unyielding. Fairies cannot use weapons made of iron — they weaken them, turn warriors into walking dead on the battlefield. But Maya, as a half-breed, could use iron weapons because she was half human, half fairy. They needed April to bless their weapons, and since the elven royalty never left their lands, they would never come to the fairies' aid. So it had to be April.
"And if we refuse?" Dantriel asked, his voice hardening.
Fay's smile did not falter. "In that case, we will use any method to get what we want — no matter how vile and mean that method is."
The air inside the tent grew thick with tension. Cassian stepped forward protectively.
"Then it is a threat."
Fay tilted his head. "That depends on you. On your cooperation."
The words hung in the air, sharp as a blade. The fairy queen's desire was far from innocent, and now the fate of April — the hidden half-elven princess — rested in the hands of those facing an impossible choice. Would they surrender her to the fairies? Or risk a war with a kingdom that knew how to turn lies into weapons?
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh my, what a breathtaking chapter! The emotional reunion between Cassian and Maya absolutely melted my heart — the tension, the jealousy, the longing, and then the beautiful kiss felt so vivid I could almost feel it myself. But the moment Fay stepped in with those icy threats, the atmosphere turned chillingly political. I love how this chapter blends tender romance with high-stakes maneuvering. Maya's painful inability to lie adds such a tragic layer to her character, and I truly felt for her when she revealed April's secret. Watching Dantriel and Cassian confront Fay's cold, calculated demands gave me chills. This chapter masterfully sets the stage for a major conflict, and I'm honestly on the edge of my seat. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars.
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I predict the next chapter will bring a fierce confrontation between the humans/elves and the fairy delegation. Cassian will likely refuse to hand April over, forcing Fay to reveal his "vile and mean" backup plan. Meanwhile, April herself may finally learn the truth about her origins — and perhaps make her own bold decision to protect everyone, even if it means going to the fairy kingdom. Will a hidden power awaken inside her at the worst possible moment? I have a feeling the elven queen will also get word of this, and then everything will truly ignite.
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