[MUSIC RECOMMENDATION: RAINING MEN ~ RIHANNA FEAT NICKI MINAJ]
Axilla trotted behind Cortez; the atmosphere was a little tense and awkward. He had defended her in front of a noblewoman, even making the woman apologize to her.
When they finally stopped, Axilla looked at her hand where Cortez still gripped tightly.
"Oh, so sorry, Milady, please don't behead me," Cortez teased, letting go of the girl's hand as if it was burning his hand.
Axilla rubbed her hand gently, her eyes avoiding meeting the prying gaze of the mother eagle in front of her. "You didn't have to go too far by mentioning my relationship with the royal family. I'm still just a maid back at the palace," the young girl muttered.
"Ever so humble, that's your charm," Cortez chimed, resting his back on the wall while teasing the girl.
Axilla cleared her throat, trying to find words to reply to the young master but she was at a loss for words.
"Thank you," Cortez remarked.
