CHAPTER 33

CRYSTAL'S POV

My heart pounded in my chest at an alarming rate of excitement as I read the note again. It read:

"Crystal, if you can, let's see underneath our favourite tree tonight."

I was already dressed earlier and was waiting for the appointed time we would meet.

Once it was 9 pm I quickly sneaked out of the inner chambers and on tip-toes, I walked down the shadowy hallway. Thanks to the function happening at the palace today, there were fewer guards and maids around here so it was easier to sneak out.

Perfect timing! I couldn't be happier!

Once I successfully escaped the inner chamber and hallways, I was deeply relieved as the outside air tingled my nostrils. It was giving a prison break escapades. I could feel the rush in my lungs as excitement seized me. I was really looking forward to seeing Emily again!

I hope she was not assigned to serve at the function though. I'm sure she must have been aware beforehand about the function and if she were posted to serve at the