Five Events of 2299
A new Georgian New Year begins for Lord Andrew Charles and Lady Karissa, but two will alter their lives forever.
Lady Elizabeth Victoria Beltane Howard turns 24 on May 1, 2299, Lady Karissa Elizabeth Ann turns 4 year old and Lady Karissa with Lord Andrew Charles and Lord Charles Andrew III celebrate the birthdays of their daughters.
Shortly after Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane turns 24 with his two cousins and Lord Henry Grey along with Lord Patrick and Lord Charles Andrew III they walk into the Lord Andrew Charles study and Lord Richard Carey says, " We are asking to abdicate in favor of Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane."
"I will not resign from being Duke of Norfolk Territory." Lord Andrew Charles tells them.
Lady Karissa walks in and says, "Resign Lord Andrew Charles. It is for the best interest of Norfolk Territory."
"You have usurper your power and you have let down your great-great-great-grandfather Lord Patrick William." Lady Karissa tells him.
"Furthermore, I have some papers for you to sign as I am seeking amicable divorce from you after 24 years of marriage." Lady Karissa tells him.
"I refuse to give you a divorce." Lord Andrew Charles tells her.
"I will still get it as I have three witnesses that will state you have neglected your children and your wife since you became Duke of Norfolk Territory." Lady Karissa tells him.
"I have done my duty to you and have given you four children in the course of a 24 years old marriage." Lady Karissa states.
"Lady Elizabeth will create you Duke of Westminster Territory and she has promised upon her ascension to take care of you." Lady Karissa tells him.
"She loves you like all your children do." Lady Karissa tells him.
"Lady Elizabeth's time has come to take over Norfolk Territory, she was born for the purpose and she is ready to become Duchess." Lady Karissa states.
"Furthermore, Lord Richard William Carey and I will be married in June of 2300." Lady Karissa explains.
Lord Andrew Charles can't believe what he is hearing; he is going to lose the only woman he has ever loved.
"Doesn't it matter that I love you Karissa." Lord Andrew Charles tells her.
"I will always love you Lord Andrew Charles Howard, but to myself I must be true." Lady Karissa explains.
"You will have a place in my heart and you will always have a home at Beltane Manor." Lady Karissa explains.
"We were young when we married." Lady Karissa tells him.
"I love Lord Richard William Carey and he loves me." Lady Karissa tells him.
"I want to spend the rest of my life with Lord Richard William Carey." Lady Karissa states, "I promise you will rest next to me as will Lord Richard William Carey."
"I won't file the paperwork until after our son's wedding to Lady Alexandrina Charlene Stuart." Lady Karissa tells him.
"I plan to remain out at Beltane Manor and occasionally visit Bedford Manor." Lady Karissa states.
"I will be Duchess-Dowager of Norfolk Territory but I will become Duchess of Bedford Territory when I marry Lord Richard William Carey." Lady Karissa tells him.
"I will always be there for you, Lord Andrew Charles." Lady Karissa tells him
Lord Richard William Carey with Lord Thomas William, Lord Frederick William, Lord Henry Grey and Lord Patrick and Lord Charles Andrew call in Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane with her husband, Lord Richard Edward III holding Lady Karissa Ann.

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The Howard's of Star Base 10 and 12. Third , Fourth Fifth and Six Generations
Historical FictionThis is a Star Trek Romance Novel set in the 23rd century with the main characters of Lord Andrew Charles Howard and Lady Karissa Elizabeth Ann Howard nee Lowell. It will cover their lives, and descendants.