CHAPTER 80

CRYSTAL'S POV

"I take back the words I said to you earlier. You're free to do whatever you want from now on. Is there somewhere you would like to go for a start?" His words were like a melody to my ears, and they instantly sent relief coursing through every fibre of my being. It was like his words were the keys to unchaining the shackles that have been holding me in bondage for too long.

Freedom? Was this what freedom felt like?

I hadn't even experienced it yet and I was already feeling relieved. It was exhilarating for some reason and I didn't want it to stop. Anticipation and excitement sloshed into my lungs as those words rolled from his mouth.

But where do I want to go? Is there a place I've been dying to go to? I don't remember where. But I would love to go outside the Palace and take a walk.

I cleared my throat and smiled appreciatively at him.

First, he got me some nice-looking flowers and now he was willing to give me freedom. Things were changing rapidly and I should be ve