~∆~ Mariah's POV ~∆~I stand at the edge of the portal in Rain's family's old territory, staring at the swirling blue light that's become so familiar to me over the past six months. This is my fourth visit to Farifilia, and each time I hope things will be different. But they never are."You ready?" Rain asks, taking my hand. He doesn't have to come with me, but he always does. That's just who he is."Yeah. Let's get this over with."We step through together, and the familiar cold rushes over my skin as we cross between worlds. When we step out on the other side, Farifilia looks exactly the same as it always does. Beautiful, cruel mystics and perfect.A guard meets us immediately. They always do."Princess Mariah," he says with a bow that makes me uncomfortable. "Prince Albert is in the healing chamber.""Is there any chance?" I ask, even though I know the answer."No, Princess. Both souls remain in stasis."My heart sinks, but I force myself to keep walking. Rain squeezes my hand.T
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