Lissana was in the garden, staring intently at the tree that had been the entrance to fairyland, as if looking for a way to reopen it, when she heard a familiar voice behind her.
"I don't think you can visit fairyland for quite some time."
Lissana turned around. She didn't know that Cassiel was back.
"How did you get here? I thought all the entrances to fairyland were closed."
"And they are. No one can enter or leave, and it will remain that way for some time."
"Why?"
"Let's say fairyland is undergoing a reform at the moment."
"How is Tarik?"
"He is fine."
He was lying to avoid worrying her.
"I suppose he has moved on with his life and doesn't even remember me anymore."
"I don't think he has forgotten you, but that boy has become the king of the fairies."
"What?!"
"I told you,
