Shattered Expectations

"Kingsly..."

Luna turned to embrace Kingsly, only to find an empty space beside her.

Startled, she awoke from her sleep, sitting up quickly.

A servant waiting outside the door rushed in, "Madam, are you alright? Did you have a nightmare?"

Still a bit disoriented, Luna blushed slightly and asked, "Where did Mr. Scott go?"

The servant replied, "Mr. Scott hasn't come back yet!"

"He hasn't returned?" Luna's eyes widened in surprise.

She glanced at the empty space next to her on the bed, then at her intact pajamas, and finally, embarrassed, she held her forehead, her face flushed with shame.

How could she have such a dream...

Seeing Luna's flushed cheeks, the servant asked with concern, "Madam, are you feeling unwell?"

Luna shook her head, trying to suppress her embarrassment, and asked seriously, "What time is it?"

"It's already eleven o'clock."