THE CURSED PRINCE OF VENICE

CHAPTER 3:THE ONLY HOPE.

“But what can we do? Mother is dying! She needs treatment. Perhaps the palace will be able to provide assistance,” her voice cracked slightly.

Lincoln's gaze softened. “But do you think the palace will listen to people like us?! You think the prince will listen to a village girl?”

“We don't have a choice, do we? It is the only way for things to get better for us. She's dying, Lincoln. And I've heard that the royal healers can cure anything. If I can just reach the prince, if I can explain…” She said with confidence.



“But ….”

“There is no but,” Hazel cuts in. “I'm going.”

At this point, Hazel's journey of going to the palace becomes the only bit of hope for the family.

Lisa coughed harder. “Ha...Hazel, you will do no s...such thing. I love y…you too much to lose you. The palace is dangerous, anybody who”…

“Mom, look,” Hazel cuts in.

“I can't lose you, I.. I…” her voice starts to crack.

“Please, Mom, you have to let me go.”

Hazel stared at her mother, waiting for an answer. Deep inside, she knew that whatever happened next would change everything for their family forever. Lisa remained silent, her frightened eyes saying more than words ever could, and Hazel suddenly wondered what terrible secret her mother knew about the palace.