The Princess Slave – Chapter 56
Violette POV
“You can do it. Just try not to stress, okay? I know it’s hard. I know it hurts. But you’re strong. The strongest Princess I know.” Lillian said. I opened my mouth and tried again.
“Aaa.” I small sound escaped my throat. I’ve been practicing for a couple of weeks now.. and that’s all I’ve managed to get out. I was so frustrated that it was taking so long.. but Beatrice assured me that my vocal cord healing was delayed because of the wolfsbane on the blade.. and that it would take time and patience for it to fully recover and for my voice to come back completely.
g around her cheery self makes me feel better. I just wish I had her attitude.
al sound.
Lillian squealed. The frown on my face deepened.
My voice is gone. It’ll never be the sam
e.. you know what Beatrice said.” She s
k I’m done for the day. My throat hurts.- I scribbled on
honey and brought me the steaming cup.
ulled it away, saying “thank you” in sign language. I only knew a little.. so it wasn’t the best.
too.” She giggled. A small smile appeared on my face.. it felt foreign, but it felt good. I took a sip of my drink, the warmth relaxin
wer there was a knock on the door.
d.
ighed as she walked to me and pulled me into her arms.
’ll see you later, tonight.. if you want.” She said. I nodded my head.
n to stand. I felt lightheaded, so I held myself up by my footboard.
ce asked. I nodded my head. Sometime
bathed today?” She asked as she eyed me caref
ng back into it.” Lillian said.
he room. I closed my eyes and gathered myself before I left and made my way to Masters’ room.
Loren asked. I pinched my lips together and nodded.
houlder and shaking my head.
led it away, as I mouthed the words “Thank you.”
staring at me.
o you feel?” He asked. I deadpanned before rolling my eyes. I’m so tired of everyone asking how I am.. or how I feel.
t do that. I just want to know.” H
write with so we could talk?” He asked. I shook my head and he let o
sked.
d sat down in his chair and looked at me.
rain couldn’t even comprehend exactly what I’d just heard.
what was being said.
heavily.
d that may or may not make things harder for me.” He said. I nodded once again. I knew it bothered him greatly.. that I couldn’t speak, but he hid his feelings well. It’s not like I really have a choice, anyways.
I couldn’t think of any words to say about this. My Father has made two attempts on my life.. and now he aims to replace my mother, and if he marks his
hate and disgust. I never cared for the throne. I never cared to be Queen. But if I could.. I’d kill him before he got the chance to replace my mother and me and steal his throne just to spite him.
He said. I shrugged my shoulders.
rt racing in his chest the closer I got. I wondered.. did he get nervous around me?
d as he sniffed the air lightly. I nodded my head. I knew. I’ve been feeling unwell all day. Running fevers.. my emotions haywire.
and pulling my chin to have me look at him.
my brows as I shook my head. He ran his thumb across my cheek and sighed.
to resist.. when you’re in
’t move.. and I went to pull away when he grabbed my waist and hel
t me.