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We have all gathered here to give pay our final respects to our beloved king , a man who always put his country first , who always understood his duty. My Lords and Ladies please bow your heads in prayer for our king who has left us...” the voice of the Bishop faded away as Lady Mary stared at a distance.
“You seem to be lost in your thoughts .” Lady Mary was startled .
“Nothing. I was just thinking about Balanova’s future. With the king’s passing the throne is open for invasion. The next ruler must be chosen before Balanova falls into the wrong hands.” she told as she turned to face the voice which startled her. It was Lord Henry, brother of the Duke of Oakwood one of the powerful noble houses in Balanova.
“Oh there you are. We have been looking for you everywhere. “ , said lord Philip accompanied by Lady Laura as they approached them .
Lady Mary and Lady Laura were the sisters of the house of Rosario. The sisters enjoyed the company of Lord Henry and Lord Philip . Four of them were known for their friendship. Their friendship acknowledged the alliance between three of the most powerful houses of Balanova.
The Balanovan court was not the most friendly place. Not a day goes by without a news of backstabbing, murder or treason. It was hard to find trustworthy allies in a court full of ambitious nobles. The Rosario-Oakwood-Orkwood alliance was despised by many at court but it was too strong to be broken by an outsider.
The Rosario sisters headed back to their chambers.
“Things have gotten so overwhelming lately isn’t it Mary?” said Laura as she collapsed onto the chair.
“Are you alright? Do you want me to call the maids?” , asked Mary.
“There will be no need for that, I am just tired and also worried . The court is a very dangerous place ,Mary. Our house is known to have a strong claim to the throne. Since our parent’s passing, we only have each other. There are people at court who despise us, who want us dead as we speak. Promise me that you will be careful”, said Laura.
“ I promise. “ , said Mary as she laid a comforting hand on Laura’s shoulder.
*Author's note : The story may seem confusing with all the characters, please do let me know if you want me to write a character introduction page. Hope you all enjoy the story, Thank You☺️
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The Royal Entanglement - Not A Fairytale
Historical FictionTied up between Politics and Love. A conflict between Mind and Heart. What will you choose? Book cover credits to owner
