Marinette's POV:

Marinette rides her horse straight toward her destination. She hopes she will arrive there soon.

 She is sure she made the right choice in giving the queenship up to Belinda. This way, she can see him again soon. She nudges the mare's mane.

She whispers, "Calm down, Lilac.  We will be there soon."

   Lilac's  POV:

Lilac thinks it is nice to have such a guardian.  She is better to me than most were in the past. 

 Goodness, it has been years since I last had anyone ride me. She does not harass me or harm me.  

 She is upset.  I can tell.  Hopefully, she will find happiness soon.

  I will try my best to get her to where she seeks to go.

  Marinette's  POV:

She smiles in relief.

 "Lilac, I assure you, you will be treated well."

   She pulls out a comb and gently uses it to remove some burs from the animal's mane.  There she thought that is much better.

     She rides along for an hour. She takes a break to feed Lilac.

    She giggles as Lilac laps up a few carrots and a small bunch of sugar.

    "Lilac, do not overdo it. I  want you to be healthy."

    She pets the horse. She looks around for something to give water to the creature. 

     She finds a small, abandoned pail.  She sniffs it and finds it to be clean.  

     Lilac's POV:

      She enjoys the nourishment.

     She relaxes as the royal grooms her.

      Yes, the woman is of fine blood, indeed.

      Marinette's  POV:

     She watches as Lilac falls asleep.

     She takes a short nap herself.

       An hour later, she looks over at the horse. She sees she is awake.

    She mounts the animal once again and heads onto Adrien's castle.

      "Lilac, we are almost there."

     "We are almost home."

     Adrien's  POV:

       Adrien hears hoove sounds as they approach the palace.  He looks up and sees a small shadow on the horizon.   Who is it that is about to arrive? It is someone he knows?  Are they safe or not?

      "Guards, be on the lookout for invaders.  Let me know more about who it is when you see the rider draw near."

       "Yes, your majesty." A guard replies

       "Right away, sire," Another guard answers.

     Adrien nods his head and returns to his throne.

   Find out more in Chapter 40

   bye, bye little owlets!

 -Summer out!