Louis froze, his pulse quickening as he realized he was dealing with someone dangerous. He decided to comply, prioritizing his safety over his pride and moving exactly as she directed.
After a few minutes of brisk walking, the woman abruptly dropped her arm from his shoulder. "You nobles act so highly of yourselves," she snickered, turning to leave him behind.
"Excuse me?" Louis reached out to catch her shoulder, intent on demanding an explanation.
She reacted instantly, swatting his hand away with a sharp yank. The momentum caused the back of his hand to strike her head, knocking her hat to the ground. Her hair bun came undone, cascading down as she spun around. Louis gasped, his breath catching in his throat as he realized the person he had been confronting was not a man at all, but a woman.
"Wait, you are a woman!" Louis exclaimed, his eyes widening. He quickly bent down to retrieve the hat, then glanced at her again, his mind racing. 'Why is she dressed like this?'
