Chapter 244

Maxine’s POV

The next day after having breakfast, I found myself bored and unable to read a book. I ended up staring at the ceiling. I was trying to sort through the thoughts in my head when I heard a knock on the door. I sat up. I hadn't heard the footsteps.

Was it Ronan?

As the door unlocked, it was a guard. I felt a pinch of disappointment but I tried not to let it show. A guard stood on the other side. He was holding something white in his hands.

"Alpha Ronan wanted you to have this," he said. He stepped forward and held out his hands. It was a folded dress. It was as white as snow. "He asks that you wear it for this afternoon."

I took the dress from the guard, letting the full length drop. A sundress? I blinked. "Thank you," I mumbled. I still didn't understand why I had to wear this. The guard gave a polite nod before stepping back and locking the door behind him.

I accessed the dress. It was simple yet elegant. It was the k