"Isn't Your Majesty busy?"
"I needed a break, so a short walk will do me good."
Abril took his arm and they began to walk. Alessandro's strides were longer than hers, forcing her to walk faster than was comfortable. It caused her pain, and she winced, clutching her stomach.
"Don't walk so fast, Your Majesty. I can't keep up."
"Are you alright? Are you in pain?"
"A little," she replied.
Alessandro swept her up in his arms.
"We should go back to my chambers. Perhaps it was too soon for a walk."
"I'm fine. If you walk slower, there won't be a problem. I don't want to go back to the room, please," Abril pleaded, her eyes wide and beseeching.
"Very well, just a little further then?" Alexander replied.
Alessandro set her down and offered his arm again. He walked slowly, taking s
