After Harold helped her climb the horse, he climbed behind her, causing her to stiffen before she eventually relaxed as the horse began to move. As they returned to the palace, Alicia looked around with a sigh. She couldn't believe how much she had enjoyed herself. She had thought it would be boring and tiresome, but it was actually refreshing. She didn't even realize when the day started getting dark.
She also noticed that now she felt somewhat closer to Harold and less scared of him after spending the day with him in that manner. Who would have guessed that he would let her have her way? Her lips pulled up into a smile when she remembered how Harold had smiled at her earlier after their dance. It was the first genuine smile she had seen on his face since she was used to those evil smiles and smirks that had mischief written all over them.
