Edward groaned. but, he had soon fallen silent. his labored breathing was the only sound. but, even that was quieting down.

Emily bit her lip. she fought tears. she looked ahead towards the castle from the hilltop. she prayed for Edward as they continued on towards the castle. 


Edward was SILENT when they pulled up to the castle at last. His breathing was very barely audible. 

Emily followed them inside. She frowned. She teared up. 


Edwards' body was just barely balanced on the donkey as they hurried up to the castle, escorted by the guards. 
Emily was fighting more tears. She placed a hand on Edwards' back. She prayed for him. 

……………………….

Emily was still teary eyed and such as they rode in the carriage and escorted inside. She remained by Edwards' side as he was being tended to. He was kept unconscious through medicinal means so that he would not feel pain while they worked. There was a special herb that was used. Emily sobbed when she saw him in bandages. Edward nor Emily knew of the terrible news yet.