Her heart pounded against her chest, threatening to explode as she processed the unfamiliar word: wife.
Why did he mention it out of nowhere, and why was her body singing to answer? She didn't know why, but she had to hide her burning face and twitching fingers!
Meanwhile, Adam noticed her awkwardness and chuckled.
"It's an expression to praise excellent cooks where I come from." A playful glint flashed through his eyes. "But I don't mind starting marriage talks if you want. We'll make a grand ceremony and mark the day as the territory's national feast!"
Her eyes trembled for a second as she imagined the scene unfolding, the other generals smiling, and their vows in front of the altar before...
WHOOSH
Too embarrassed by his ludicrous ideas, she slid under the table and cupped her burning face as her shy voice echoed.
"W-what's wrong with you? Can we eat instead of you spouting nonsense?"
