Still too green.
Luo En commented teasingly, uncertain whether he was evaluating the queen's experience or her body.
After successfully overwhelming Hera, who came to demand answers, Luo En professionally erased any traces of the battle nearby and washed his body again in the creek. Only after removing all incriminating evidence did he stride up the mountain under the bright moonlight and knocked on the bridal chamber's door.
"Back already?"
The door creaked open, and Thetis, dressed in her finest, stepped outside.
"Mhm."
Luo En glanced at the moon nearly at its zenith in the night sky and chuckled dryly, feeling somewhat uneasy inside.
Fortunately, Thetis said nothing and asked nothing; she just maintained her smile and led her new husband into the house.
The indoor light flickered silently, and the couple sitting in front of the bed seemed to hear each other's breathing.