With the sky clear and only drops of rain falling from tree leaves, Lucas and I head into the village. Lucas knows the village better than I, of course, but I am on a mission. I want to stop by Mrs. Moreno’s shop first, to bring her the completed dress and a beautiful bouquet from the Castle garden. Lucas is holding a basket with all of the bouquets I’ve brought today.

We get stopped a couple of times by other people in the village. They all want to touch Lucas and me. It’s ...