CHAPTER 83

  **GWEN**

  Leaving the palace was a premium mistake which I was to learn later that night after crossing the great palatial gates.Agreed,I was furious at Ashton for the cruel things he said to me.It wasn't the first time he had crossed the line,but for goodness sake,I felt like it was because he knew I was desperate that he was intentionally doing these things.Knowing fully well I was too handicapped to act.

  I detoured into the forest with my bag,having nowhere in mind to go.In the forest,I wandered until I arrived at a small stream,which by now was beginning to rouse from sleep.

  By this time,the sky's radiant smile started peeking through the dense cloud,giving me a clear direction of the pathways.

  "Phew."I dumped my bag with an audible sigh and followed suit on the floor.The sharp grasses protested under me,letting out a loud squeak.I ignored them.Not them too.