"Walk with me, Annabelle."
Gina bowed politely. She joined King Alexander by his side and they began walking. The walk was silent. So silent it was suffocating to Gina. King Alexander led Gina to the royal aviary.
"Wow." Gina gasped, her eyes sparkling with wonder as she watched the birds fly in the aviary. Gina's eyes caught a very colorful bird. She squatted to get a good look at it.
"It's beautiful." She commented, smiling lovingly at the beautiful bird.
"That's Rose. She's a hummingbird. She's my favorite. Do you want to hold her?"
"Can I?"
King Alexander nodded. He motioned to the guard to open the aviary. King Alex stretched his hand and the bird hopped on it.
"Take her."
Gina was hesitant. She felt as if her hand would stain the bird's pretty feathers.
"Come on, sh
