Chapter 33

The unfamiliar dizziness that came with travelling through Garrett’s portal quickly enveloped me. I closed my eyes against a rising headache. Fortunately, it didn’t last long. When I felt my feet on solid ground again, I cracked an eye open, letting out the breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding. “I don’t think I’ll ever get used to that.” “You shouldn’t. I’m not public transportation, you know.” I looked around the room I’d grown so accustomed to these past few days—my room at the palace. I could almost imagine Ashton sitting on my bed with a smile, or his trademark smirk. My heart hammered in my chest as Ashton reached a hand out to me and I took a step forward, not daring to breathe. Ashton was here in my room?! He was here! “Ash!” I gasped, running over to the bed, but Garrett yanked me back. “What are you doing?” He asked. “Ash is here!” I pulled away from him. “He’s right there. Can’t you see him?” A