17. Wonder

"You are unbelievable."

Shaking her head, she surveys the scene with no small amount of amusement. "I'm not going to ask what you were thinking. But tell me—" She helps her husband to his feet. "Is this aversion to stairs a lifelong vendetta?"

His reddening cheeks can't mask his mirth. "Couldn't resist. These palace staircases are so tall, so—"

"Fun? I agree.

"What?" she laughs at his incredulity. "You might corner the market on jumping buildings, but I perfected stair rail sliding when I was seven." A claim best proven with a demonstration…

"Wish me happy landing!"