Chapter 28 Hold Your Breath And Count To Ten

• I woke up to the rhythmic beeping of the hospital machine, feeling the weight of an oxygen mask on my face. Attempting to rise, the pain jolted through me, forcefully bringing back memories. Images flashed in my mind, and tears uncontrollably rolled down my face.
• Lost in my thoughts, I didn't notice someone else in the room until a hand gently held mine. I longed to see who it was, but the pain held me captive. As the person approached, I saw the queen standing there, her eyes filled with tears, mirroring the emotions I couldn't express.
• I couldn't hold back the tears as I cried, and the queen gently wiped them away. I was hoping and praying she had uncovered Dante's actions and I could finally break free, however was stunned by her unexpected words.