chapter 57

Chapter 57

Mara POV

12... 13... 14... Ugh!

I groaned restlessly titling in the other direction, somehow I couldn't get myself to sleep despite feeling tired and counting the ceiling wasn't working.

Maybe it was because the moon ball was a few hours away and everyone was to be attendance,

What was I going to say?

Will they ask for a speech?

Rhys didn't mention anything... Urgh! I groaned, kicking my legs underneath the sheets, my eyes still wide.

Knock! Knock! came a gentle knock and a feminine voice I couldn't quite grasp what she said. With a sigh I threw the sheets off my body.

“Come in,” I yelled, hoping whoever was on the other side would be able to calm my nerves.

The door creaked open, and one of the maids stepped in. She carried a shopping bag in her hands.

“This is for you, Miss Mara,” she said, holding the bag out to me.

“What is it?” I asked, sitting up in bed and taking the bag. It was lighter than I expected.

“I believe it’s a dress,” she replied, her smile wi