The birds chirped in the branches of the trees in Karl's garden. A ray of morning sunlight came in from the bedroom window, warming the cool night air and illuminating Regina's serene face. Her eyelids fluttered. In the air, she could smell a familiar scent, and felt close to her a pleasant sensation of warmth. She stretched and yawned, then she opened her eyes. What a good rest she had! She turned to the window and focused on the handsome face of Quarin asleep beside her. She smiled, her heart swollen with love. At that moment he opened his wonderful blue eyes and smiled at her, still sleepy. He reached out his hand and caressed her cheek softly. "Good morning, Princess." His voice was still hoarse from sleep.
Suddenly, the realization kicked in, and Regina opened her eyes wide. "What th
