Crystal's POV:

My heart was thumping so loudly in my chest, I wondered if I was the only one who could hear it or if Orion could hear it too. It was beating so loud that at some point, I zoned out, and it was the only thing I could hear.

Walking to the palace with Orion beside me was very awkward as I kept to myself and said close to nothing. I know it was kind of rude, but I zone out and just kept talking to Sofia, all the way there.

You can't blame me though, I have nothing to discuss with Orion. We hardly know each other,...