# Chapter 204: A Bond That Cannot Be Broken
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 204 of *Forgotten Wife: Let the Traitors Kneel Down*. This chapter is a tender, aching breath before a storm—full of unspoken fears, quiet devotion, and a secret that refuses to be silenced. So settle in—because love is not the only chain that binds these hearts together.
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The palace was quiet, but the silence only made the worry louder.
Alessandro had waited all day for his brother, Cassian, to arrive. No rider. No message. No sign of him. He kept turning the thought over in his mind: *Has something happened? Or did my letter never reach him?* The duties of the crown pressed down on him, and by the time he finally climbed the stairs to his chambers, the clock had already struck midnight.
There, on the balcony, stood April—his wife, his safe harbor—bathed in moonlight as if she had been waiting for him forever.
He moved behind her and wrapped his arms around her gently.
“What are you doing up at this hour?” he asked softly.
“I was waiting for you,” she whispered. “I didn’t want to go to sleep without seeing you.”
His chest tightened. “I’m sorry. I couldn’t have dinner with you in the end. Gabriel filled me with work and didn’t let me go until now.”
But April turned to face him, searching his tired features with eyes full of understanding. “You don’t have to apologize for that. You’re the king. You have a kingdom to run. I know that isn’t easy.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
“You don’t have to thank me,” she said, and her fingers brushed against his like a promise.
Alessandro caressed her cheek and pressed a soft, tender kiss to her lips. “I wish I had more time to be with you. Don’t you feel the same?”
“Yes,” she breathed. “I feel exactly the same. I wish I could be with you every minute of my life... but we have obligations and duties to fulfill. So I’ll be reasonable, and I won’t ask for what you cannot give me.”
He frowned. “I hate that.”
“What?”
“I hate not being able to give you everything you ask me for.”
She smiled, her thumb tracing the line of his jaw. “Every day, you give me more than I ever dreamed of. More than I ever imagined.”
“Still... sometimes I feel like it’s not enough.”
“Get those thoughts out of your mind,” she said firmly, “because it is.”
He pulled her close, burying his face in her collarbone and breathing her in like she was the only air he needed. “I’ll miss you so much.”
“I’ll miss you too.”
“Do you know how long you’ll be gone?”
“Maybe two days... or three. I don’t know yet.”
“Come back soon,” he murmured, “otherwise I’ll come looking for you.”
“You won’t have to,” April promised. “I’ll be eager to get back. Besides, you must take care of our daughter in my absence. Protect her.”
“You don’t even have to ask,” Alessandro said. “I’ll take good care of her.”
Her voice grew smaller. “Has Cassian arrived yet?”
“No. And that has me worried.”
“I hope he’s okay and arrives soon,” she said, though her own anxiety was already coiling in her chest.
The clock chimed again, and the night seemed to stretch around them. “It’s late,” Alessandro said. “Today has been a long day. We’d better rest.”
“Yes... that would be best.”
They lay down together, his arms wrapped protectively around her. April listened to his heartbeat, to the rhythm of his breathing, trying to find calm in the melody. But beneath her stillness, fear churned. Leaving her family, even for a short time, felt like stepping into the dark without a torch.
“Lessan,” she whispered.
“What’s wrong?”
“Take care of Lissana.”
“Aby, I will take good care of our daughter. And you’ll only be gone a short time. We’ll be right here waiting for you.”
“Yes... you’re right.”
But she buried her face deeper into his chest and admitted, “I hate being separated from you.”
He held her tighter. “I feel the same way. And if it weren’t for Lissana, I would go with you... Aby, is something wrong?”
April hesitated. “No... it’s just that my sister is still out there. We don’t know when she’ll come to attack us.”
Alessandro sighed deeply. “That’s true. But if she hasn’t made any move in all this time, I doubt she will now. Don’t worry.”
“I hope so.”
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Far from the palace, on a lonely road, another kind of battle was unfolding.
Cassian had stopped at an inn because Maya had grown nauseous from the constant rattling of the carriage. She looked pale, worn out, barely able to keep her eyes open. Cassian placed a cold cloth on her forehead, trying to ease her discomfort.
“Are you better?” he asked, his voice full of worry.
“Yes,” Maya murmured weakly. “And I’m sorry... I’m only delaying you.”
“Don’t worry about that. The important thing is that you’re okay.”
“That’s why I prefer the teleportation scrolls,” she said with a faint smile.
“I know. But I thought the scrolls would be too tiring in your condition. Apparently, I was also wrong about the carriage... Now, because of me, you’ve become even sicker.”
Maya took his hand gently. “This is not your fault.”
“You’ll be better soon,” Cassian promised, his voice cracking with hope. “April will make you better.”
“Yes... I hope so.”
He pressed a soft kiss to her forehead. “Just hold on a little longer. You’ll be fine soon.”
Throughout the night, Cassian stayed awake, watching over her. The next morning, Maya had improved just enough to continue the journey. When they finally reached the palace, Cassian wasted no time asking for April. One of the maids guided them to the greenhouse, where April was waiting with little Lissana in her arms.
But the moment April saw them, her heart stopped. Maya collapsed into Cassian’s arms, her body draped in exhaustion. April handed the baby to a maid and rushed to them.
“What’s wrong with Maya?” she asked.
“I don’t know,” Cassian said, fear cracking his voice. “She hasn’t been feeling well for a while... The trip only made her worse. Can you help her?”
“Of course.”
April took Maya’s hand and poured her magic into her, warm and gentle like a river of light. Maya stirred, her eyes fluttering open. When she saw April, she smiled weakly.
“Hello, Aby.”
“How are you?” April asked.
“Much better.”
April pressed her lips together. “I think it’d be best to take her to a room to rest.”
But Cassian couldn’t let go of his dread. “Maya... are you really okay?”
Maya lifted her hand—still cold—and touched his cheek. “Yes, Cassian. I’m fine now. Don’t worry.”
His arms closed around her, pulling her close as if she might disappear. “Thank God.”
For a long moment, Cassian held her like she was the whole world, afraid of losing her. April placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. “Cassian... Maya needs to rest.”
“Yes.”
Cassian carried Maya to her room. The same room she was always given at the palace. He laid her down as carefully as if she were made of glass, then asked, “Do you want something?”
“Some water. I’m thirsty.”
He poured a glass, helped her sit up, and held it to her lips. Maya drank slowly, then laughed weakly. “Sometimes you exaggerate a little, Cassian. I can drink a glass of water by myself.”
“I know... but when I see you like this, I just want to take care of you.”
“I’m fine.”
“Then why do you still look so weak?”
“I’m just a little dizzy from the carriage. If I rest for a while, I’ll be as good as new.” She smiled to comfort him. “So why don’t you go see your brother while I sleep? He must be waiting for you.”
“I don’t want to leave you alone.”
“I’ll probably sleep all morning. It doesn’t matter if you stay... so don’t worry about me. Go see your brother.”
“Okay. I won’t be long.”
Maya yawned. “Take your time. I’ll sleep for a while.”
Cassian kissed her forehead and whispered, “I won’t be long. If you feel bad, don’t hesitate to call a maid.”
“Okay. Now go.”
And so Cassian left, still carrying his worry like a stone in his chest.
The moment the door clicked shut, the little fairy who had been following Maya appeared out of the shadows, fluttering around her with a strange, solemn glow.
“You look very bad,” the fairy said quietly, “and it’s not because of the carriage ride. If you don’t go back to Fairyland, you will die.”
Maya closed her eyes. “Could you please stop reminding me that I will die?”
“I do this so you won’t forget.”
“Well, I don’t need you to remind me.”
“I will keep reminding you until you decide to go back... or die.”
“So I will have a little death fairy speaking in my ear every day,” Maya muttered.
“My mission is not to announce your death,” the fairy replied. “It is to make you understand that you must return home.”
Maya’s voice sharpened. “That is not my home. It never has been.”
“It has been from the moment you swore loyalty to the Fairy Queen. You are tied to the land of the fairies, just like the Queen herself. And you know it. The bond that unites you cannot be broken. Your whole being is telling you so. It is screaming at you. And it will continue to scream until you decide to return.”
The truth hung in the air, cold and unyielding.
Maya lay there in silence, the weight of those words pressing down on her chest. Maybe she could hide the truth from Cassian. From April. From everyone who loved her. But that bond, that invisible chain of magic and loyalty, could not be denied forever.
How long could she keep running from a fate that had already claimed her soul?
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## Reader’s Impressions & Star Rating
This chapter was a quiet, aching masterpiece. The tenderness between Alessandro and April felt so real—their lingering touches, unspoken fears, and the heavy shadow of farewell. And then there was Cassian, clinging to Maya like she was already slipping away. My heart broke for him, because he doesn’t truly understand what’s happening. Maya’s secret is devastating, and the fairy’s warning felt like a cold hand on my shoulder. This story doesn’t need explosions to be gripping; it knows exactly where to hurt.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
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## Next Chapter Prediction
Now that the fairy has spoken plainly, I believe the hidden truth about Maya’s bond to Fairyland will finally begin to surface. Cassian may catch her at her weakest moment, or April’s magic might not be enough to save her—forcing Maya to make an impossible choice between love and survival. Meanwhile, Alessandro is facing a kingdom without April by his side, and with her vengeful sister still lurking in the shadows... danger may strike exactly when they feel the safest. A confession is coming, and it might tear Cassian’s world apart before it ever gets the chance to heal.
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