I'm Free

The dull ache was back; it pulled at my chest and burned a little, like when you tried to hold your breath for a full minute. I knew what that felt like.

I tugged at my shirt, tucking it into the brown pants I wore. Even though he was downright evil, Tynan had supplied me with a wardrobe full of clothes. Endless dresses, amazing shirts, and gorgeous skirts and pants filled the cupboards in my room. Even so, I wore the plain, boring pants paired with a simple, white, short-sleeved shirt. I had hoped it would annoy him. He obviously wanted me to dress opulently, especially if he provided me the type of wardrobe he had.

The ache throbbed again. Tynan was calling me.

I stopped halfway down the hall I was walking along, and looked back at Raena and Pollis. Since my bath episode, they both watched me like hawks, but had pulled away from me somewhat.

Sensing their confusion at what I was doing, I turned on my heel and walked back towards them. I had no clue