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"So," she said. "Five days travel. What should we do along the way?"

"The inns are comfortable," Caspian said, returning to his seat. "Some have excellent kitchens. There's a particularly good one about two days south that serves the best roasted duck I've ever had."

"Ooh, I want that," Carol said immediately.

"And there's a small town with a market day that we could time our arrival to catch," Caspian continued. "Local craftspeople, fresh produce, baked goods."

"Yes, definitely."

"Once we reach the capital," Caspian said, "what do you want to see first?"

Carol considered. "The Great Library. I've heard it has books from all over the world. Ancient texts. Maps. History."

"You like reading," Caspian observed.

"I love reading," Carol corrected. "And this is supposed to be one of the greatest libraries in existence."

"We'll spend a day there," Caspian promised. "What else?"

"The Cathedral of Light," Carol said. "Everyone says it's breathtaking. The architecture, the stained glass, the gardens."

"It is beautiful," Caspian confirmed. "I'll take you."

"And shopping," Carol said. "Definitely shopping. I need new gowns, and I want to see what the capital's fashion looks like. Maybe bring some ideas back for our seamstresses here."

"How much shopping?" Caspian asked warily.

"Lots," Carol said cheerfully. "You married a duchess who likes nice things. Accept your fate."

"My fate seems expensive," Caspian said dryly.

"You can afford it," Carol pointed out. "You're a duke."

"Fair point."

"And the food district," Carol continued. "I want to try everything. Street vendors, fancy restaurants, bakeries, everything."

"You're eating for two," Caspian said. "I'll make sure you try everything you want."

"The entertainment district has theaters and performances," Carol said. "Music, plays, exhibitions. Could we see something?"

"Whatever you'd like," Caspian said.

"And the royal gardens," Carol added. "Before the ball, I want to walk through them. I've heard they're spectacular."

"They are," Caspian said. "Acres of manicured lawns, exotic flowers, fountains, sculptures. We can spend an afternoon there."

Carol leaned back in her chair, her hand resting on her belly. "This is going to be wonderful. Our honeymoon. Just you, me, our son, and our four pets."

"Five days of travel, a week in the capital, five days back," Caspian calculated. "Seventeen days together."

"Seventeen days of adventure," Carol said.

"And shopping," Caspian added.

"And shopping," Carol agreed happily.

Caspian reached across the table and took her hand. "I'm looking forward to it. Truly. It's been years since I visited the capital for anything other than military briefings or formal obligations. Exploring it with you will be... different. Better."