A few days after the festival, Cassian and Maya left the palace. Since then, Abril felt the place had become quieter yet more peaceful. Everyone in the palace was kind and took great care of her, which was pleasant for her.
The seasons changed just as Abril's body did; her belly had grown quite a bit, and although it was difficult for her to move, she was happy to feel her baby moving inside her.
Abril was looking out the window, at the snow-covered gardens when Alessandro approached her with a blanket and placed it on her shoulders.
"It's very cold, you should bundle up a bit more."
"I'm fine, I'm not cold."
"You still need to take care of yourself."
One of the maids entered, carrying hot chocolate and cookies on a tray. She couldn't help but salivate at the sweet aroma of the choco
