#jcwriting

(werewolf jk is hot grrrr)

akskakakskkaa i know!!! even i was frustrated writing it (that’s why it was in my drafts for so long bc i thought the reason for the angst was so dumb lololol) you’re after my own heart bc i NEED angst with a happy ending my soul cant take that much sadness. ily!!!! 💕💕

Whumptober2024, prompt no.30: What have I done?

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cw: held captive, lady whump

"This is a decoy," Jadia said. "The enemy may be in the castle."

Alexandra raised an eyebrow, then gestured to the guards. They backed away from the doors and formed ranks around Alexandra and Jadia.

"Very well," Alexandra said, looking at Jadia. "There are armed assassins in the castle. They will kill us both," Alexandra reminded. "What would you have me do?"

Jadia dropped her gaze, unable to meet the queens eye as she spoke.

"Retreat to your chambers, lay an ambush."

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.

Whumptober2024, prompt no.26: Breakfast Table

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cw: held captive, lady whump, meal with whumper, nightmares (referenced)

Jadia trailed her finger along her fork, stalling.

"I slept well." she finally replied.

Alexandra just hummed as she sipped her tea, not taking her eyes off Jadia.

Jadia sat on Alexandras left, as usual. She wanted to be anywhere else. She didn't have an appetite this morning, but the last time she had refused a meal with Alexandra . . . it didn't go well.

"Does your sleeping well always include screaming yourself awake?" The queen asked.

Jadia flinched. "You-you heard that?"

"No," Alexandra finally looked away, scooping her breakfast. "But Emery did. And she tells me everything."

Whumptober2024, prompt no.24: "I Never Knew The Daylight Could Be So Bright"

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cw: held captive, lady whump, on display, socially isolated

Jadia stood in the garden, squinting in the bright, burning sun. Alexandra had her dressed appropriately for the day, a sleeveless dress that flowed loosely down to her ankles. Decorative chains that connected Jadias wrists. For show, of course.

Still sweat prickled the princess brow as she stood amidst the crowd of the party, trying to avoid, well, everyone.

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Whumptober2024, prompt no.23: Public Display

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cw: held captive, lady whump, on display, dehumanization

Jadia tried to look regal. It was a hard thing to do when one was tied to a throne. She sat, the centerpiece of the queens gala, watching the party swirl around her.

"A pretty thing," someone commented. "Shame it was broken."

Jadia pretended not to hear. They pretended she wasn't a real person.

"You must be thirsty, darling," someone else cooed, pushing a glass into her face. "Here, drink?"

Jadia turned away from the scent of alcohol, covering the guest as much as the glass, and refused to open her mouth.

Whumptober2024, prompt no.22: That's not good

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cw: held captive, lady whump, injured, blood

Jadia grit her teeth as Alexandria leaned over her, smiling too wide.

"Darling, that's got to hurt." the queen said sweetly.

Jadia dropped her gaze, focusing on not saying anything she'd regret. She held herself up on one shaky arm, her other hand pressing against the wound as tight as she could.

"Please," the word was barely a whisper. "Alexandra, help me."

"Hmm, I'm sorry," Alexandra leaned on her cane as she belt down. "I didn't hear what you said."