"..."
Calvin squinted, his eyes fixed on the Queen.
"My apologies. It seems I was too forward."
After a few seconds of silence, he let out a soft chuckle.
"Sianna, I'm sure you understand how passionate my feelings for you are... The Stag Kingdom is small and remote. The reason I'm willing to stay here and give you my precious 'Spring Technology' is to express my sincerity and my love."
"I know."
Sianna turned away, her tone calm.
"That is precisely why I agreed to the marriage."
"Since you aren't ready, I will take my leave."
With that, the man bowed, his hand over his chest, then turned to leave.
But he paused briefly before walking out the door.
He tilted his head slightly, his deep voice carrying back:
"Good night, my Queen. I hope you won't be so cold to me on our wedding night."
Then, he strode away.
THUD.
Sianna let out a quiet sigh of relief.
At the same time, the sadness in her heart deepened.
