Werewolf Charming

Chapter 26

Kalia's P.O.V

I wake up as Max walks into the room. He comes over and sits next to me, taking my hand and kissing it softly. "I have something important to tell you," he whispers.
"What is it?" I ask.
"I know I probably should have asked first but I want to let you know that I've relieved Collin of his duties on the royal guard, he will be taking over your bakery. And I promise you it will be in good care," Max explains. I give a small nod.
"Yes you should've come and talked to me before giving away my bakery, but the fact that you've entrusted it to someone like Collin makes me happier than I could ever put into words. I know the bakery will be in good hands." I smile and Max stands up. "Where are you going?"
"I can't tell you," Max says.
"Why not?" I pout.
"Because it's a surprise," Max answers. "Oh by the way Courtney wanted to speak with you. Something about her having a new dress for you? Whatever that means. She said to meet her at her shop in an hour."
"Oh, she's always surprising me with new dresses," I say with a laugh. I get up, change into one of my village dresses, and feel Max wrap his arms around me from behind as I reach for my village shoes. I feel him nuzzle into my neck.
"We'll get you some new dresses soon baby," Max coos in my ear.
"Why?" I ask although I can already guess the answer.
"Well you are technically royalty now so I figured we should get you some clothing that speaks to your new status," Max replies smiling. I stand awestruck, he really has thought of everything for me to feel comfortable here. I put on the shoes I've grabbed and turn to Max.
"I better head to the village if Courtney is waiting for me." I follow my statement with a kiss to Max's cheek which he returns with a kiss to my forehead.
I make my way out of the castle towards the village, being mindful to keep myself alert since my last visit led to a baby. When I walk into Courtney's shop she immediately pulls a red dress off the mannequin she was working on and without saying a word puts the dress on me. This is pretty much normal. The way Courtney works is she'll get the initial dress made and have the client stop by for alterations and embroidery while the client wears the dress. It's weird but she's so skilled with sewing that no one questions it.
"Hope you're excited for tonight," She says suddenly.
"Why? What's tonight?" I ask. She doesn't answer and starts sewing some obsidian colored beads into the trim of the neckline, waistline, and wrist areas.
"I'm not supposed to tell. All you need to know is that this dress must be worn tonight at 7pm," She says.