[Bonus chapter]Make him chew his heart

"Yes, I am. Let's stay like this today… or should we ride a horse away from the palace? I heard about the festival, and it sounds fun to join our people's festivities. Let's have a date."

"Hmm…" Abel narrowed his eyes as he pondered solemnly.

"You don't want to?" she asked out of plain curiosity. "We can stay and laze in here if you want."

"No, not that, darling." Abel shook his head. "I'm simply wondering if today was my birthday."

Aries burst out in laughter. "I don't even know when's mine."

"Darling, you're really making me happy!" he intoned, pulling her waist closer to him. "I didn't do anything wrong, did I?"

"I wouldn't ask you for a date if you did."

"But asking me for a date and changing your mind is pure punishment."