When I wake up I'm in the infirmary. I feel like I'm high off a drug and when I try and sit up I fall back down from the dizziness.

"Hey," Prince Zach says from beside my bed. As my eyes focus on him I try to talk, but I can't. I start freak get out. Why can't I talk???

Zach senses my panic and moves so I can see him better. "Don't try and talk," he says before quickly running off and returning a few minutes later with a doctor.

"Hello lady Ivy, I'm here to tell you about your condition. I know your probably a little bit freaked out right now, but we don't want you worrying too much. So let's start with the basics you lost a lot of blood and we are all very happy that your still with us. We almost lost you. And now on to the bad news, Prince Nick, uhhhhhh, well he cut out your tongue, so you can't talk and probably won't ever talk again," the doctor says.

That's why I couldn't talk! Oh My God! This is horrible! I might never be able to talk again. I try and talk again, but it just comes out in a little shriek.

"Make sure you change your bandages every 4 through 6 hours and let your vocal chords heal a bit before you try talking. There's a very small chance that you'll be able to learn a few words to talk, but a lot you won't be able to say. We'll put in therapy so you can get better too," the doctor says.

Suddenly I remember that Prince Nick could just be walking around the castle. I start flailing my arms up and down trying to say what I want to say with my arms. Gratefully they understand what I'm trying to ask and nod.

"Prince Nick has been put into a special jail cell where he can't hurt anyone other then himself. He will be executed soon," Prince Zach says like he still can't believe it.

"Here's some pills for the pain. Take up to 2 a day," the doctor says before walking out.

Prince Nick is being executed. Why do I feel guilty for his soon to be death? I should feel happy. Why did Prince Nick say I should've never told anyone? Told anyone what?

So many questions that will probably never be answered.

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I hope you liked this chapter and yes I know she should have died. Anyway like, vote and comment just because you love the book or me. Either one works!
-Raven