#Chapter 246: Ball Preparations

As the day of the ball dawned, the palace was full of excitement. The corridors were filled with guests from far and wide, their voices mingling with the sounds of preparation. Miriam, woke me up bright and early this morning with breakfast in bed, and requested that I remain in my room for the day to prepare for the night's festivities. The first few hours were boring, but soon, people began filtering into my room to help me prepare for the night ahead. I watched with fascination as skilled artisans crafted a custom dress for me, the fabric flowing like water in their expert hands. My hair was styled into an elegant updo, adorned with delicate jewels that caught the light with every movement. As the makeup artist delicately applied the final touches, I couldn't help but feel a flutter of nerves in the pit of my stomach. What would the night ahead hold? This was all so new, so unfamiliar. But nothing could have prepared me for what came next. Miriam handed me