The silence felt almost eerie.
Max sat down on the dry ground, returning to his human form as he waited patiently. An entire day passed without anything happening. During that time, countless doubts crossed his mind, and even more reasons appeared for him to stand up, turn back, and leave this empty place behind almost immediately.
But he stayed.
At the dawn of the second day, something in the area shifted.
The forest surrounding him began to play a tune through the wind, creating a melody so unusual that it almost felt deliberate, as if someone hidden among the ancient trees was guiding every breath of air on purpose. The sound moved softly through the leaves, gentle at first, then clearer, circling the empty clearing without ever stepping inside it.
Max opened his eyes.
His gaze slowly searched the empty area, scanning the dry soil, the silent edges of the forest, and the space where the whispers had vanished the day before.
"She once danced among the fairies,
