Book 8: Chapter 27
After dinner, Luna helped me adjust my cape from behind, and then quietly asked me, “Your Majesty, will you be back on time tonight?”
“Uhm, I should be since there isn’t really any work nowadays.”
Luna patted my shoulders and with a smile, said, “If there is not much work, do not exhaust yourself. If Her Majesty returns and sees you thin again, I will be scolded. Moreover, if you come back early, I will not have to stand outside holding the light to await your return, either.”
I looked at Luna with a smile, and asked, “Are you getting sick of waiting?”
‘Nier has always been the one holding a light to await my return, but since neither of them was here right now, Luna became the one who waited for me holding the light. Honestly speaking, I really like having someone wait for me. Seeing a light waiting for me whenever I returned to the outer court at night showered me with a soothing bliss.’
“No. I would never.” Luna shook her head. She then checked left and right to ensure nobody was around before giving me a gentle back hug. With her head rested on my back, she softly continued, “I feel that you belong to me alone when I wait for you, like that… I become the only one waiting for you…”
“Luna…”
“But Mr Castell did not return with Her Majesty this time.”
Luna cut me off and didn’t even give me a chance to turn around to hug her. From that position, she mentioned Castell’s absence.