I peered up when he entered and saw the unfiltered surprise on his face, seeing the prince in bed with an unknown woman. My face flushed. I realized the awkwardness of the situation he found himself in.
“My apologies,” he muttered, embarrassed. “Perhaps I misunderstood something from the phone call. I can come back at a more opportune time if you’re so inclined.”
“Please stay, Doctor Pearce,” Maggie pleaded. “Prince Xaden summoned you to examine his Luna Princess.”
“Luna Princess?” he repeated, shocked. “What seems to be the problem?”
Xaden got out of bed and walked up to the doctor, recounting the harrowing events he had endured while I was lost in my dream. The doctor seemed intrigued, yet concerned as the story unfolded, and approached my bedside with a small device.
Placing the de
