Chapter 49

The next few days seemed to go by in a blur. I met with Daring for my lessons, which Jormun had insisted be denser, followed by longer sessions with Wolfsbane as she worked hard to make sure I was ready to interact with the other shifters I would meet at the gala.

On top of everything, Jormun had hired a designer to create my outfit for the gala, and I had met with her several times already to go over her design ideas for my outfit.

“I am exhausted,” I complained as I lay outstretched on my bed. I stared up at the canopy of my bed, admiring the dark red shade of the color.

“You demanded to be out in the open, mistress,” Andra reminded me. “It is your own fault for forcing such a heavy schedule upon yourself.”

“Ugh! Andra! Can you just pamper me for once?” I begged.

“No,” she shook her head. “I think I coddle you enough already,” she stated.

I rolled my eyes at her comment. Andra was busy as well, often being on her phone while accompanying me. Jor