"Goodbye, Miss Audrey."
After escorting Audrey back to her door, Lorne bowed slightly. Then his body turned transparent once more, and he vanished.
Has he left already?
Remembering Lorne's explanation of Wraiths, Audrey still felt a little uneasy. She activated her Spirit Vision and carefully scanned the empty corridor. Only after confirming there really was no sign of movement did she breathe a sigh of relief.
Viscount Scott really is an impeccable gentleman, but Mr. Dysenk...
Recalling his casual, even slightly teasing tone, as well as the possibility that he had been eavesdropping and peeking outside her door, Audrey felt her cheeks grow warm.
"Never mind..." She shook her head, deciding not to dwell on such embarrassing matters.
Those unexpected incidents aside, tonight had been quite a thrilling and unforgettable experience for her!
First, she had successfully entered the legendary Sea of Collective Subconscious through Psychological Suggestion. Then she had encountered a legendary Mind Dragon, sneaked out behind her family's backs with a young man to look at the moon, and finally experienced flying for herself...
Now that really felt like an adventure!
Right, I'd better get back inside before the night guards come by.
Suppressing her lingering excitement, Audrey quietly pushed open the door and slipped back into her bedroom.
After gently closing the door, she leaned against it and let out a long breath.
"Phew... heehee, wonderful. Nobody noticed..."
Audrey patted her chest, a slightly mischievous smile spreading across her face.
Just as she finally relaxed and prepared to change out of her dress-
"Ah!"
Her foot suddenly caught on something furry. She lost her balance and nearly fell onto the carpet.
She hurriedly braced herself against the wall and looked down.
Susie, who should have been sound asleep on the rug beside the bed, had woken up