"Sounds wonderful," she said politely, with a soft smile. "I cannot wait to ride the new stallion my parents had trained for me as a gift."
"Oh, I bet he's lovely." Genevieve said, smiling happily. "My parents sent me a mare several years ago, though I haven't had much time to ride her. I've been busy helping the Queen...." She suddenly stopped, choking on her words. Her eyes fell downcast and she stared at her thin fingers.
