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MAXINE

The next day, my mind was still wrapped around what had almost happened with Ronan. I sat down on my bed, unable to understand the words written down in the book I was reading. I sighed and shut it closed.

That was when I heard the sound of footsteps. I listened closer. They didn't belong to Ronan, and there was more than one of them. I hoped they weren't coming here because I was not in the headspace to see anyone.

The sound of the door unlocking proved that they were coming here. I blinked slowly. The door was about to open when it stopped halfway.

"Ronan has asked us to escort you outside, can we come in, ma'am?" One of the guards asked, raising his voice so I could hear.

"Um," I responded, placing the book on the bed next to me. "Wait. Let me put some shoes on."

I hurried over to where my shoes were laid neatly next to the wardrobe. Finding comfortable ones, I slid my feet into them. I walked towards the door.

The guards stood in the doorway, waiting for me. They motioned f