Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Priorities

"Raise your head, Night Queen."

"Night… Queen?"

And in that sliver of a moment, every breath that Tomoe ever took in her life felt like it stopped– It was a weird feeling; as if every memory she had, every step she took, every moment she had experienced– for a sliver of a moment, it was as if they didn't matter.

She and Riley were just at the rear seat of a truck, but they might as well be completely alone in the world.

The only thing that was wrapping her reality was the tiny warmth of Riley's hand on her chin… and his eyes that were finally, truly looking at her.

It was just a name, perhaps maybe even a title. But her whole existence completely changed– like life had once again welcomed her in her arms, once again giving birth to her.

Yes– perhaps that was the most fitting word that Tomoe could think of at the moment.

A rebirth.