Chapter 71 Aria

“When we arrive at the castle, there’s a gift waiting for you in your room,” Alexander declares, with a mischievous smile that seems to hide a thousand secrets, each more intriguing than the last. The way he speaks, with that enigmatic air, stirs in me an almost childlike excitement, a curiosity mixed with a faint nervousness.
“Can you give me a hint?” My voice carries a blend of expectation and impatience. I’m so immersed in curiosity that I can barely hold back the smile spreading across my face.
Alexander narrows his eyes at me, as if seriously considering whether or not to indulge my request. He pauses, deliberately prolonging the moment, seeming to enjoy my reaction. Finally, he says: