Seeing Iris face lit up like the summer sky, Ian took it that she was happy about finally being closer to the dream that they shared.
Even though the circumstances surrounding it were worrisome, he couldn't help but feel happy nonetheless.
He fell on his knees in front of her gently kissing her belly, glueing his cheek to it " I can't wait to meet you, little one!" he spoke lovingly while sighing heavily, thinking that he had a long time to wait until then.
Iris smiled and gently patting his head " I'm still here, you know!" she lightly scolded feeling left out of the reunion between their unborn child and Ian.
Ian chuckled " I know, my little angel! Don't worry I will make sure to shower you with love later!" he promised her while standing up to face her, looking into her eyes gleaming with happiness, he lightly pecked her lips and pulled her into his arms burying his face in the crook of her neck " I love you, Iris! I hope you know that!" he confessed while letting out a shaky breath feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of his own emotions.
Iris closed her eyes, a lonely tear streaked her cheek" I know! I love you too!" she returned his feelings in an emotional voice.
Feeling her emotions were a continuous storm but her heart was beating just for the man in her arms and she knew he would be a good father to their children.
Pulling away from the hug to look at her, his eyes gleaming with unshed tears "I'm so happy! Thank you!" he mumured while wiping her tears with his thumb and carresing her cheek.
The others woke up and silently wached the events unfolding in front of their eyes, refraining from intruding in the intimate moment between Iris and Ian, who seemed to have forgotten about everything and everyone else.
Maya was now silently sobbing in Sylus's arms at the scene in front of them while Sylus did he best to comfort her, rubbing her back with his hand in circular motion while silently hoping that soon it would them, being overjoyed with the news of a baby.
While Rom sat down and calculated what this could mean to the alliance that he proposed.
Now that the Queen was bearing a child, would they have to wait until the child came into this world for her to fight the witch or he should journey to other neighbouring kingdoms and seek their help?
Ian pulled Iris into his arms again, he couldn't believe that it was happening so soon.
All he could do now is fantasise about the little Ian or Iris running around, crying and the strange things that children did, he couldn't wait for all of it.
Despite being happy about the news, Iris was worried that they would have to raise a child in a cave like savages and there wouldn't be much to offer unless they found the long lost castle.
Lost in her own thoughts, Iris failed to notice that Ian was staring at her with his glowing amber eyes " It is time Iris!" he heard Seth voice that broke through her daze, causing Iris to frown at his him, not understanding what he meant.
Before she could ask anymore questions, Ian's eyes returned to normal " Figures!" Iris huffed in annoyance while looking at Tyla that had a shocked expression on her face, looking past her and Ian.
Iris followed her line of sight and saw Bastos surrounded by a green hue that slowly travelled towards Iris in a continuous streak while her eyes glowed in a bright emerald green light until Bastos finally disappeared out of their sight.
Rom finally got up from the ground and made his way to Iris and Ian "Now you have to more careful than ever before, since you two have now merged once she gets her chance to kill you she won't hesitate! She already knows where you are, so there is no point in hiding anymore! Prepare yourselves for the worst, because she won't stop until she gets what she wants!" he warned while frowning his eyes falling on Maya and Sylus, thinking that if they stand in her way, their lives won't be spared.
Ian and Iris nodded " We know now what we are up against and will prepare ourselves to deal with her! I need you to find out how to break the life bond that she had place on your people otherwise we can't aproach her without putting others in danger!" Iris suggested while looking at Ian with a confident smile gracing her lips, exuding power from every single por.
" You remember!" he excitedly exclaimed with his eyebrows raised and child like smile on his face.
He couldn't believe that she could finally remember who she was and the power she held at the tip of her fingers.
Iris nodded, giving him a sweet smile, she turned her attention to Tyla " I need you to search for the castle that we used to live in! It has vanished but if I'm not wrong it's still there!" she instructed Tyla who bowed and quickly picked up her things and disappeared from their sight.
" Dahlia!" Maya beamed while standing up from her spot on the ground " She knew how to wake up Rhya! She must know something about the witch and how to break the bond on our people !" she explained further excitedly while her eyes were glimmering with hope.
Rom looked up at his sister with his eyebrows knitted together " That was different Maya!" Rom countered weighing what his sister said, taking her idea into consideration but not forgetting that Rhya was in a different situation.
" No, it might not be the same but it's a start and it's more than we had before!" Iris butted in their conversation while Maya was jumping out of skin with happiness because she could help.
"Sylus and I will come as well!" she quickly offered making Sylus frown, thinking that putting Maya in harms way again without any means to protect themselves it would be foolish of them.
" No! You and Sylus stay here, you're safe!" he deadpanned while shifting his eyes to Iris who nodded in understanding " I'll make sure that no harm will come to them as long as they stay in this forest!" Iris confirmed confidently while Sylus was grining ear to ear just at the thought of him and Maya alone.
He could finally win her heart like he wanted and to prove himself that he is worthy of her when the time will come.
Maya became sullen at Rom words, while Rom moved from where he was standing making his way to his sister, taking her hands in his " Maya, I need you to be safe. Coming with me will be dangerous and lot of bad things could happen!" he tried his best to apease his sister while looking into her eyes that were shining with unshed tears.
Sniffling " It will be dangerous for you as well! I want to help Rom!" she retorted with a pout while Sylus was holding his breath hoping that Rom will stand his ground and refuse to take her with him.
Rom clicked his toungue " I always come back to you, remember! I would never leave you alone Maya!" he used his safe words, they always worked on Maya whenever he had to go somewhere, she always wanted to accompany him but he couldn't always take her, so he came up with a line that seemed to work wonders on Maya for some reason.
Maya nodded, sniffling " Fine, go then! she conceded with a pout making Rom chuckle at her behaviour.
" You're still my little sister and I will always have your back, remember that!" he apeased his sister while pulling her into a tight hug, gently patting on her back.