The Queen's Tender Moment

It was as if she had lost all her strength, and suddenly, Queen Selene collapsed to the ground on her knees.

Orion arrived beside her and lowered himself to his knees. He remained silent, watching as the Queen poured out her emotions for an entire hour before gradually regaining her composure.

"Orion, I think I'm okay now. Let's return to the city. It will soon be midnight," Queen Selene said, gazing at Orion with a weary smile. 

Her current expression was indistinguishable from her usual composed demeanour.

Orion nodded, rising from the ground. He extended his hand, grasping Queen Selene's hand and aiding her to her feet. Then, he turned around, leaning forward with his back to Queen Selene, "If we walk back at this hour, we won't make it in time. You can enter; I'll carry you back home." Orion said, carefully observing Queen Selene's reaction.