Chapter 80: Her secret nature [final part]

All the cracks gathered around the bottom of the cage and suddenly the structure that trapped her broken. Pieces of crystal began collapsing down. Roselyn snuggled up to protect herself, shutting her eyes in fear.

After few minutes she returned to the cage, the sage was scrutinizing her, and he cupped his chin, tilting her head.

"I can't believe it, " he said in a low voice, his long thin fingers were tapping nervously on the floor while he looked at her in disbelief.

"What did you find out?" John asked, his eyebrow were arched, and the lady could recognize the familiar upset expression.

The sage gestured with his hand. By doing so the plants that were wrapping their feet slowly untightened their grip, freeing their feet. The couple moved their feet to expel the tingling feelings for having kept the same position for several minutes.

The old man cleared his voice. "I apologize." He said in a frightened voice as he bowed his head in front of her.