"I just want to be with you. Just the two of us."
Ruby's words had an effect like alcohol on Matthew, calming him down and making him feel drunk at the same time. His pretty and shy wife had started to show her wild side, and it made Matthew even more horny.
The sounds of laughter and music coming from the banquet sounded faintly in Matthew's ears as he focused on Ruby.
"Let's get back to our cottage," Matthew said.
They walked toward the cottage like a sea breeze that made no sound. The main stars of the banquet had disappeared, but the soldiers, servants, and even Ruby's brothers had no intention of looking for them.
Without anyone speaking out loud, everyone knew that Ruby was standing on the brink of death. No one could guess whether the Queen of Veritas would be able to return to her kingdom or not.
Therefore, they decided not to disturb the stars of the banquet and let the king and queen spend the night alone.
