Never Ever

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Ever blinked at him

Beryn clarified: When Ellae and I, after long years of being married and without a child, thought we wouldn't have any, we adopted him. We would have done so anyway though, even if we had children. You see, Auden is a Nightingale. He's your cousin on both sides. Have you seen your aunt Malia's picture, he takes mostly after her. My brother and his wife, they lost their lives when he was just a small child, and we took him in, then decided to adopt him

Ellae: When you were born, it was such a miracle. You were technically our firstborn, and now I see how special you are. Your mere existance cracked the curse enough for us to have your sisters, and they had their magic, just like any other fae

Auden: I truly am sorry. I should habe been more supportive of you all those years. I was just bitter, and jealous. When you were born, I felt as if they had lost interest, as if I'd lost their love, I'd always known I was adopted.. When you first exhibited lack of magical abilities, I'm ashamed to admit that I was a bit relieved, you wouldn't take their love away from me like that, and when I grew up and realized how bad I was, I didn't know how to approach you, but I felt a bit of compassion. You were feeling just like I had before, like you didn't belong

Beryn: I'm sorry you felt that way, Auden. You are still our son

Ellae: We should have paid more attention and never let you feel that way

Ever: You are still my brother Auden, and I love you..

The two younger fae girls said the same

Ever: Let's just take this as a new beginning and start over, as a family

They were all for it, and had a big group hug. Maya had tears in her eyes..

Axel watched from afar. He was genuinely happy for Ever, but now that she was as strong as a normal fae, even stronger, with full control of her magic, he didn't know where to stand. Her family probably wouldn't approve of him
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The council of elders met, and decide to strip the offenders of their magic, bind it forever as punishment

Beningham was utterly humiliated
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A celebration was due in honor of their victory and alliance with the humans

Romeo was deep in thought, he could still feel that not everyone approved of hin being with Maya, but he didn't want anyone else as his future queen, he loved her

Ever: Your majesties, may I suggest something?

The queen nodded at her smilingly, and gestured for her to go on

Ever: We fae like our magic and mystery. What do you say to masquerade? One were everyone will be veiled by magic, by you, so no one would be able to recognise the print, and his highness would have to pick his bride from the crowd, without knowing who she is beforehand. It will have enough magic to convince out people that it's the right decision, no one should be able to argue

The king seemed thoughtful

Queen: That might actually work, and it would give the girls one last chance to capture our Barthelomeo, or at least, the illusion of a chance

Ever: It will be magic enough for out people, they shouldn't complain aftet that, will, not much anyway

Romeo grimaced, he didn't seem to like the idea

Ever laughed: Don't worry your highness, I'm sure you would find her anyway, you love her..

He smiled reluctantly: And I'm sure the same goes for Axel, he will find you

Ever: Wha...

Romeo chuckled

The word was out on the masquerade, and everyone from the other species joined. The palace was buzzing with activity, in preperation for the upcoming ball

Maya seemed both nervous and excited

She looked beautiful, her fiery red hair was in natural waves, a few tendrils held back from her face. She wore a flowing white gown, and flowers were woven through her hair

Ever: You look like a princess

Maya blushed and giggled, but she still looked nervous

Ever placed a hand on her shoulder: You know he's going to recognize you, and he will pick you, no matter what

She still looked a bit unsure

Ever continued: If you are worried about our people, don't. This, picking a bride from a masquerade is magic enough for them. A lot of girls would find it incredibly romantic, and who knows, they might their prince charming themselves, all the men will be equally veiled

She added silently, those that are reluctant to accept, will have to, in time..

Maya smiled at her: You know, Axel is very lucky.. You are a wonderful girl

Ever blushed a deep crimson..