Aurelia's POV: I walked through the corridors with a certain bounce in my step today. I had woken up this morning to see the sun shining and all I wanted was to take Artax out for a ride and breathe in the fresh air. My thoughts suddenly went to Aldrich, I hadn't seen him since our talk yesterday and I wondered how he was managing to cope with my father. As if my thoughts came to reality, Aldrich suddenly appeared from around the corner ahead of me, his face suddenly breaking into a warm smile as he saw me, his arms stretched out as he quickened his steps. I smiled shyly as I suddenly felt nervous, just like I had before. "Wow, what a beautiful lady to see so early in the day" he greeted as he stood inches in front of me I smiled as my head dipped down to my feet bashfully before I look

