Oct 27, 2024
"Listen To Me!"
Whumptober2024, prompt no.27: voiceless
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cw: held captive, lady whump, ignored
No one responded to Jadias outcry.
She stood surrounded by the most powerful people in the country. They continued on as if she hadn't said anything. They barely acted like she was there at all.
Alexandras little pet, they whispered.
Like she was nothing. Had been nothing.
Sure, Jadia had been the backup heir, never meant to rule. But she had been someone to her people. And Alexandra seemed to take joy from making Jadia feel as though she was nothing at all anymore.
Jadia opened her mouth, then felt the words die on her tongue. What was the point?