Sophie was left behind as Axel entered the palace, and her cheeks began to become an intense shade of red as a result.
His heart began to race, and he had no idea that he, the most level-headed king in the land, had suddenly acted in a way that was driven by his emotions.
Axel went to his room because he was unable to even begin to accept what he had done.
Before he went back, he was particularly anxious that the men who were in his cell suddenly broke up because some accomplices of his uncle David had entered, and he was concerned that he might not see Sophie ever again.
He added, cheerfully, "Don't worry about me; I'm alright."
"Because I have you, whom I'll defend no matter what the cost is!"
Sophie, who was becoming increasingly flushed, mumbled, "Oh, okay."
Axel only scratched
