章 133: The white courtyard

«Let's go take a walk,» Alexander says.

I lift my head from the stack of papers I'm reviewing for him.

«Sure,» I nod. I'll count this as daily exercise. The light filtered by the windows is a bit dim but diffuse. I guess it's cloudy.

«It should be time...» he whispers while reaching my hand. «Hurry up!»

Has he prepared a surprise or something? What is he itching to show me this time?

«Shall I prepare myself for something?» I inquire.

Oh, I get it! It must be...

«Have you bought me a horse?» I exclaim with shining eyes and a grin.

«Not yet,» the Duke murmurs, a bit dejected. «There aren't good horses on sale... Summer is the right season for that when the youngest units are ready to be trained.»

«Oh, then what?»

«It's not something I prepared, my dear,» he chuckles. «Just be patient a few minutes, and you'll see...»

I follow him to the private garden.