I heard a steady beep as I slowly came to, grumbling as I felt pain return to my side.
"Princess? Raven, go grab the doctor!" I heard Markel.
Wait. Markel? How was he here? Was I dreaming?
I opened my eyes and, sure enough, saw Markel right in front of me, holding my hand.
"Princess! Oh! Thank goddess!" he exclaimed, and I was more confused about how I was here. The last thing I remember is being poked in the neck by my father, driving away from here.
"H-How?" I asked, and Markel sighed.
"Once Raven mind linked me that your father took you, I immediately came running with some warriors. We intercepted the vehicle and retrieved you safely, but with some casualties. Your father, however, is alive and in our dungeons." He said, and I was relieved, he couldn't get me from down there and
