#Chapter 217: Mystery Gift

The dress laid out on the bed was nothing short of elegant, its fabric whispering against my fingertips. I hesitated for a moment, the weight of the Alpha King's gesture lingering in the room. If this was his choice, I couldn't disrespect him, not in his palace. However, another part of me felt uncomfortable wearing something that he had picked out specifically for me. A discreet knock echoed in the room, jolting me from my thoughts. Miriam's voice, muffled through the thick wooden door, followed the knock. "Miss Shana? Are the accommodations to your liking?" The sudden interruption made me jump, and I hastily responded, "Uh- yes! Everything is fine. Thank you, Miriam." "Excellent. I will be just outside the door if you shall need me." The silence that ensued felt almost stifling. I waited a few beats before exhaling deeply. Now that I knew Miriam was lingering just beyond the door, a sense of surveillance crept in. I felt a bit suffocated as if I couldn't fr