The King's Queen
The vulnerability in her tone strikes a chord within me, stirring feelings of empathy and remorse.
Moved by her anguish, I step closer, enveloping her trembling form in a comforting embrace. In that moment, our shared grief binds us together, transcending the barriers of mistrust and suspicion.
Sofia recoils slightly, her cheeks stained with tears of sorrow and shame. "I'm so sorry," she murmurs, her voice barely above a whisper.
"No, it's alright," I assure her, offering a gentle smile of reassurance. "We all need comfort in times of sorrow. I'm truly sorry for your loss."