# Chapter 77: The Weight of Duty and the Pull of the Heart
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? I hope you're ready for another emotional rollercoaster, because today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 77 of "Forgotten Wife: Let the Traitors Kneel Down" — a chapter filled with difficult choices, hidden worries, and the quiet sacrifices that love demands. So settle in, because this one tugs at every heartstring!
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Alessandro stood in his office, the weight of the crown pressing down on him far more than any physical burden ever could. He had called his brother Cassian to the palace with a single purpose in mind — to ask him to accompany April on her dangerous journey to the kingdom of Laios. But now, looking at the state of anxiety that had seized Cassian, Alessandro found himself doubting whether his brother could spare even a single day away from Maya's side.
When Cassian finally calmed down, his voice cut through the silence.
"Why did you call me?"
Alessandro hesitated. The words felt heavy on his tongue, like stones he couldn't quite swallow.
"What's wrong, Lessan? Why aren't you saying anything?" Cassian pressed, his brow furrowing with concern.
"April is going to the kingdom of Laios to close the Hades rift," Alessandro finally confessed. "I made you come because I wanted you to accompany her..."
The words hung in the air between them, and Cassian's expression shifted — not to anger, but to something far more painful: regret.
"I'm sorry, Lessan. I would like to accompany her, but I don't want to leave Maya alone."
"Don't worry, I understand you perfectly," Alessandro replied, and he meant it. "If I were you, I would have refused too."
Yet Cassian, ever loyal, ever wanting to help, offered what he could. "But I can stay to take care of the palace and do your job, so you could accompany her."
Alessandro shook his head. "I don't know if April would agree to let me go with her."
"Why not?"
"She doesn't want us to leave Lissana alone," Alessandro explained, and the truth of those words settled heavily in his chest. "And the truth is, I wouldn't feel comfortable knowing that she won't see either of her parents."
Cassian's voice was tinged with genuine sorrow. "I'm sorry, Lessan. I really want to help you, but if I go with her right now, I'd be distracted. I'd just be a nuisance."
"Don't worry, Sirius will also go with her," Alessandro said, trying to reassure both himself and his brother. "I would have liked it if you could go, to be more at ease, but if that's not possible, then no way."
"Even if I don't go, I'll take care of finding the best knights to accompany her," Cassian offered.
But Alessandro shook his head again. "No, April wants her trip to be secret. With a large group, that would be impossible."
"It's true," Cassian acknowledged, then a flash of insight crossed his face. "Then why don't you tell Taren to go with her?"
"Yes, I'll tell him," Alessandro agreed.
Cassian stood, the weariness of worry etched into every line of his face. "I'll go see how Maya is doing."
"Try to rest," Alessandro advised gently. "If Maya sees you in that state, it will only make her worry about you."
Before crossing the door, Cassian paused and turned back. "Lessan, I might stay in the palace for a while."
"You can stay as long as you want," Alessandro said warmly. "This is your home too."
"Thank you."
As Cassian walked through the palace hallways, lost in his thoughts of Maya's pale face and weak condition, he collided with a familiar presence — April.
"Hello, Cassian."
Aby, were you with Maya?" he asked.
"Yes," she replied, studying him closely. "How is she?"
"Better. She just needs rest," Cassian said, but then his eyes met hers with concern. "But you don't look well at all."
April approached him, and before Cassian could protest, she took his hand and infused her magic into it. In an instant, all the tiredness and fatigue that had been weighing him down disappeared, as if washed away by a gentle tide. Cassian blinked, amazed at the sudden surge of energy.
"Why is Maya still feeling bad if you did the same to her?" he asked, genuine confusion in his voice.
"What?"
"She should be fine after you used your magic on her," Cassian explained, "but she still looks pale and weak."
April's expression flickered, as if she were choosing her words carefully. "Maya is half fairy, so maybe my magic acts differently on her."
"Maybe you're right," Cassian conceded, though doubt lingered in his eyes.
"You should go with her," April urged.
"Aby, Lessan told me that you are going to the kingdom of Laios to close the Hades rift," Cassian said, steering the conversation to more pressing matters.
"Yes, I had been putting it off," April admitted. "But it is dangerous to leave it like that."
"You still don't know anything about your sister?"
"No. I have asked Enzo, but he says he doesn't know anything about Cira either."
"And you believe him?" Cassian's voice carried a note of caution.
"I don't think he's lying," April replied thoughtfully. "Knowing Cira, she will want to kill him when she sees him."
"It's been over a year since she disappeared," Cassian pressed. "She was badly injured. Do you think she's dead?"
April remembered the creature that had tried to attack Lissana a month ago — a creature born of pure darkness, undoubtedly sent by Cira. A chill ran down her spine, but her voice was steady when she replied.
"I don't think so. Cira must be waiting for the best moment to attack. That's why I want to close the rift that leads to Hades. I won't let her have more power."
Cassian sighed. "Lessan asked me to accompany you, but—"
"You can't go, right?" April finished for him, understanding in her eyes.
"I don't want to be separated from Maya," Cassian confessed.
"Don't worry, I understand," April said softly, and there was no judgment in her voice, only compassion.
"I really would have liked to accompany you."
"Actually," April smiled gently, "I'd rather you stay in the palace and take care of Lissana while I'm gone."
"Don't worry, I will."
"See you later, Cassian."
As April made her way to Alessandro's office, the guards at the door bowed deeply. She greeted them warmly and slipped through the door, poking her head inside.
"Is Alessandro inside? Thank you."
Seeing that he was not alone, she hesitated. "Can I come in?"
"Yes, you've arrived at a good time."
April entered, and the figure standing before Alessandro turned, bowing respectfully.
"Greetings, I present to you Her Majesty the Queen. Taren Lacross, captain of the shadows in the service of the king."
"Nice to meet you, Taren."
Alessandro walked around his desk, standing beside April. "Cassian will not be able to accompany you on your trip, so I asked Taren to do so. His skills are similar to Cassian's."
April turned to Taren, assessing him with a queen's keen gaze. "Then I am counting on you to undertake this journey."
"We can leave whenever Her Majesty wants."
"Then we will leave tomorrow."
"As Her Majesty wishes," Taren said, bowing once more. "I will prepare to leave."
When the door closed behind him, April turned to Alessandro. "Could you send a message to Sirius? I do not want to delay my departure any longer."
"Of course." Alessandro paused, his voice softening. "Have you treated Maya?"
"Yes, I have."
"And how is she?"
April's thoughts flickered — there was something about Maya's condition she had shared with Alessandro in secret, something she could not betray. She chose her words with care. "Better."
"Cassian was very worried about her. I hope she recovers soon."
"Me too."
And then, the masks fell. Alessandro reached out, pulling April into an embrace. He leaned down and kissed her — a deep, lingering kiss that spoke of everything he couldn't put into words. April returned it with equal passion, pouring all her unspoken fears and promises into that single moment.
As their lips parted, Alessandro gently pushed aside a reddish lock of April's hair, tucking it behind her ear. His eyes held hers, tender and earnest.
"Take care of yourself on your trip. Don't do anything reckless."
"Don't worry, I won't."
April stood on her tiptoes, pressing a soft kiss to his lips one last time. "I won't risk my life knowing that my family is waiting for me. I will return to you as soon as I can."
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
This chapter beautifully captures the tension between duty and love. Cassian's heartbreaking conflict between wanting to help his brother and refusing to leave Maya's side is so painfully human — you can feel his guilt and his fear in every word. April continues to shine as a queen who carries the weight of her crown gracefully, even while facing an uncertain and dangerous future. And that final scene between Alessandro and April? Absolutely swoon-worthy. The quiet intimacy, the unspoken fears, the promise to come home — it's the kind of romance that makes your heart ache in the best way.
But there's also an undercurrent of unease: Cira is still out there, waiting. And Maya's mysterious condition... something tells me it's more complicated than "half fairy" magic. The secrets are piling up, and the storm is coming.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars**
## Next Chapter Prediction
April is about to embark on her journey to the kingdom of Laios with Sirius and Taren by her side — but with Cira lurking in the shadows and the Hades rift threatening to tear the world apart, danger is guaranteed. I predict we'll see April face an unexpected attack on the road, possibly one orchestrated by Cira herself to test her sister's strength. Meanwhile, back at the palace, Maya's condition may worsen in ways no one expects, forcing Cassian to make an impossible choice. And Alessandro? He's going to find that being apart from April is far harder than he ever imagined — especially when news arrives that something has gone terribly wrong on her journey.
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