# Chapter 73: The Princess's Secret
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 73 of *"Forgotten Wife: Let the Traitors Kneel Down"* — a chapter that is as heartwarming as it is unsettling. Get ready, because we are about to uncover a secret so dangerous that even a queen trembles at the thought of it being revealed. Let’s dive in!
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As Sirius walked through the palace halls beside King Alessandro, his mind was a storm of restless questions. Something was clearly weighing on the young queen’s heart. She had intercepted him in the hallway that morning, her eyes carrying a quiet urgency that she hadn’t put into words. He could still feel the silent plea in her gaze. What secret was she so desperately trying to keep from the king?
When they finally reached the room where Queen April and the baby princess were waiting, Alessandro opened the door with the tenderness of a father who feared waking his sleeping child. But the moment he heard the baby’s laughter bubbling through the air, all caution flew out the window. He pushed the door open with a delighted grin and swept into the room, his voice ringing with affection.
"My beautiful princess is awake!"
He crossed the room in a few eager strides, gathering the little girl into his arms and showering her chubby cheeks with kisses. The baby giggled, utterly delighted by her father’s attention. Sirius stepped in quietly behind the king, and in that single glance at the infant, everything clicked into place. He finally understood why Queen April had stopped him in the hallway so early in the morning. He knew, with a heavy heart, exactly what the princess’s secret was.
"Isn't she beautiful?" Alessandro asked, proudly presenting his daughter as if she were the greatest treasure under the sun.
Sirius could only nod silently. But his silence was not what the king wanted.
"Are you not going to say anything?"
Sirius quickly realized that Alessandro was fishing for praise. The king wouldn’t rest until his precious little girl received the admiration she deserved.
"Forgive me, Your Majesty," Sirius said smoothly, bowing slightly. "It’s just that the princess’s beauty took my breath away. It left me speechless."
That was all it took for Alessandro’s chest to puff up with pride. "I understand you completely. She is the most beautiful thing that exists in this world."
Queen April arched a graceful eyebrow, looking at her husband with a mix of amusement and mild warning. Alessandro immediately cleared his throat and corrected himself. "You are also beautiful, my love. In fact, you are the most beautiful woman in the world."
April chose to ignore his clumsy attempt to recover, her attention shifting to the knight who stood before her.
"Long time no see, Sirius. How have you been?"
"Very well, Your Majesty. Thank you for asking."
"Thank you so much for coming. Please, have a seat."
Sirius sat facing the queen while Alessandro continued playing with their little princess, tickling her and making her laugh. There was a brief exchange of glances between Sirius and April — a silent conversation that carried far more meaning than words.
"I suppose Alessandro has already told you everything," April said calmly.
"Not everything," Sirius confessed. "But she asked me to accompany her as her personal guard on her journey to the Kingdom of Laios."
"That’s right," Alessandro chimed in, still cradling the baby. "I must go close the rift of Hades that lies there. It was a promise I made to my brother, and now I have to fulfill it."
Sirius frowned, his warrior instincts flaring. "What if it’s a trap? I mean, even if he is her brother, he’s still the enemy."
April calmly lifted her hand, revealing a mark — the mark of the blood alliance between her and her half-brother. Her voice was steady, almost cold, when she answered.
"I’m aware of that. But if he betrays me, he will die as well. Our alliance isn’t just words; it’s sealed by blood. If he breaks that bond, he forfeits his own life."
Sirius nodded slowly. "I understand."
Before the conversation could go any further, Gabriel entered the room, his expression urgent.
"Your Majesty, there are documents that need to be approved immediately. Please return to your office."
Alessandro’s face fell. He hated the idea of leaving his wife and daughter, but he trusted Gabriel’s words. There were still too many papers requiring his seal. With genuine reluctance, he handed the baby back to April, pressed a tender kiss to her forehead, and whispered his goodbye.
"I have to go. I’ll see you later."
And just like that, the king vanished, summoned back to the endless duties of the crown.
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The moment they were alone, Sirius stepped closer to the little princess. His voice dropped to a careful whisper, laden with worry.
"Now I understand why she came to intercept me this morning. Even though she’s only six months old, her power has already awakened."
April gently stroked her daughter’s soft, round cheeks. "That’s why I’m so worried about Lissana."
Sirius’s eyes grew heavy with concern. "I understand your anxiety. The power she possesses is far too great for such a small body. You know that could be dangerous, right?"
"Yes, I’m aware that she could suffer from a magical overload," April admitted. "I’ve been using my own magic to stabilize hers, but it doesn’t always work. Sometimes she uses nullification magic without meaning to."
Sirius stared at the little girl, feeling the sheer magnitude of her energy. April was an incredibly powerful mage with nearly endless reserves of arcane strength, but this child seemed to have inherited not only her mother’s magic — but a terrifying portion of her father’s as well.
"What powers has she manifested so far?"
"Fire. Air. And sometimes… light magic."
"What?" Sirius’s eyes widened in shock.
"Yes. I was just as surprised the first time I discovered it."
"Normally, a person can only manipulate one element. Although in your case, it’s different — you possess two elements, and your flames do not burn."
"Now they do," April said quietly, a hint of fresh power and resolve in her voice. "Since I broke the last seal, I’ve been handling my magic better. I can do things I couldn’t do before."
"Then what I’m trying to say is — manipulating so many elements at once can be very dangerous for her."
April fell silent.
"The princess could die, April."
The silence stretched. April’s expression was strange — surprised and yet somehow not. As if she had known this truth all along.
"I think… she already fears that. That is why she has kept her power a secret."
April gently brushed her fingers across her daughter’s hair and answered.
"I’m fully aware of Lissana’s power. And to be honest, it terrifies me in more ways than one. But that is not the only reason I’ve been hiding it."
"I suppose your questions are somehow connected to that," Sirius guessed.
"Yes. My mother gave her life to conceal my own power. But now I believe she didn’t do it just for my father. She did it for his family as well."
"For the elves?"
April nodded gravely. "Maya once told me that children born from the union of a human and a possessor of light were considered an 'aversion.' If such a union happened, and a child was born, the elves would take that child into their own kingdom, separating it from the human world. They see those children as undefined creatures — beings who belong neither fully to the Light nor to the Darkness. And because of that, their power is far greater than that of a normal elf or a normal human."
Her voice became even quieter, more fragile. "If I am considered an aversion for being a half-breed from two different worlds… then what do you think they will do to Lissana if they ever discover her existence?"
"I think… nothing good," Sirius admitted.
"Exactly. That is why I fear so much for my daughter’s fate. I fear that one day, they will try to separate her from me."
Sirius acknowledged her pain with a sympathetic silence. "I respect your decision to hide your daughter’s power, April. But if you ask for my opinion — I think Alessandro deserves to know what is happening with his own daughter."
"I will tell him. But this is not the right time. So, Sirius… can you keep this secret?"
"I already told you I would. I don’t break my word."
"Thank you, Sirius."
"Now, back to the most pressing matter," he said, steering the conversation to safer ground. "When do you plan to leave for the Kingdom of Laios?"
"I’d like to leave tomorrow, if possible. But I still have to wait for Cassian. There are things I need to take care of before we go, so I don’t think leaving tomorrow will be possible."
"Understood. I’ll wait for you here. Come back once you’ve put everything in order."
"I’ll return as soon as I can. It won’t take more than two days."
"Alright, then." Sirius rose to his feet. "I’ll head out immediately so everything is ready in time."
"Thank you so much, Sirius."
"You’re welcome, April. See you soon."
With that, Sirius left the room, carrying the princess’s dangerous secret within his heart.
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No sooner had the door closed behind him than little Lissana stirred. Without any warning, she flexed her tiny fingers — and the curtains flew upward in a sweeping gust of wind. April acted in a flash, her magic surging outward to cancel her daughter’s power before it could spiral out of control.
The room fell still again.
April looked at her child with a mixture of love, fear, and exhaustion. The thing that haunted her most about the journey to Laios was having to leave Lissana behind. The thought of being separated from her — even for a few days — made her chest ache. She feared that without her nearby to stabilize the surges, her daughter’s power could erupt uncontrollably.
She leaned down, her forehead nearly touching her baby’s, and whispered.
"My little one… you must behave while I’m gone."
So many questions remained unanswered. So many dangers lurked in the shadows. She didn’t know who to trust, and there was no one who could explain the mysteries of her daughter’s terrifying gift.
With a long, lonely sigh, April lifted her eyes toward the window — to the sky that stretched toward the horizon, toward a mother who was no longer there.
"How I wish you were here, Mom."
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### Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
This chapter was a beautiful storm of emotion — warm, tender moments tangled with dark fears and ancient, dangerous world-building. I loved seeing Alessandro as the proud, affectionate father, but the real heart of this chapter was April’s quiet terror. The revelation of Lissana’s multiple elemental powers at just six months old was chilling, and the lore about half-breeds and the elven "purge" adds a rich, tragic layer to April’s past. The fact that she must hide her own daughter’s existence from the king, the father, to protect her from the world is heartbreaking. Sirius’s loyalty also shows a depth of friendship that’s refreshing.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 / 5 Stars
### Next Chapter Prediction
With Sirius already leaving to make preparations and April waiting for Cassian, I predict that just as April is about to depart for the Kingdom of Laios, Lissana’s wild power will flare up in a dangerous way — forcing April to reveal the truth to Alessandro before she can leave. Meanwhile, the so-called "rift of Hades" might not be the only threat waiting in Laios. Her brother’s blood alliance could be tested in a shocking twist, and April may soon find herself caught between saving her kingdom, keeping her promise, and protecting the daughter she swore to hide from the world.
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