Cassian was extremely nervous; he couldn't stop pacing back and forth. Alessandro placed a hand on his shoulder and said, "Calm down, Cassian."
"But she's taking so long. What if she changed her mind? What if she doesn't want to marry me anymore?"
"I don't think so. Maya seems like a determined woman. If she's decided to marry you, I doubt she'll back out."
"Yes, but she never wanted to get married, and if..."
"Stop thinking about that. She's already here."
Cassian looked up, and upon seeing her, he was stunned. Maya looked so beautiful that for a moment he forgot to breathe. Maya was half-fairy, but it wasn't until that moment that he became fully aware of her ethereal nature. She approached slowly, a beautiful smile on her lips, and with each step, her dress moved slightly, making i
