“I think so.”
He set me down slowly and waited for me to regain my footing before letting go. Neither spoke as I quickly cleaned up lunch without making any more eye contact. Azio packed my food, including a pack of the snack rolls, in a bag when I finished.
“Will you take me home now?” I asked.
“Yes.”
I practically fled the house after putting on my coat and shoes and immediately regretted my hurry. The fey were still everywhere, and the walk back to the wall tested my ability to stay on my feet. By the time we reached it, I was breathing fast.
“May I carry you?” Azio asked.
I didn’t hesitate to agree. He picked me up and had me over the wall before I could squeal. I tucked my face against his chest to stay warm. His arms slightly tightened around me and I couldn’t say I minded the feeling of being hugged just then. It’d been a long and very stressful morning.
He slowed without jumping, and I lifted my head to see Tenacity’s wall in the distance.
Confused and a little worried, I looked up at Azio.
“Will you trade with me again tomorrow?”
Despite my fear, there was only one answer to give.
“Yes.”