The Mistress of King Henry VIII

Chapter Sixty-Nine: The Twins

Queen Victoria of Cambridge

July 15th, 1521

I smiled as I walked into the nursery and saw my girls being held by my brother Jonathan and his wife.

"Sweet Alice looks like you sister. Dear Elizabeth is all her father." He stated as he heard me close the door and walk closer to my girls.

My girls. Lord knows I love Mary as if I birthed her myself. But having a daughter who shares your blood and your looks means more than anything.

The twins were about a month and Henry wished to introduce them to court. After giving birth I demanded my own chambers and haven't been near Henry since. Lady Byron tells me he visits the girls of course but often leaves quickly. She also states to give her two years before we hand her more children.

"Sister?" I heard Francesca say and I snap out of my own thoughts,

"I apologies. I did not hear what you just said."

She smiled before lowering Elizabeth in my hands and I smiled at my blue eye girl. She opened her eyes at me before quickly closing them again. I let out a laugh as I walked to the closet rocking chair and lowering myself in it.

"They are being introduced today. You have to be on the kings side." She repeated and I nodded,

"Yes. He officially announced his mistress last night as well. So he shall be closer to her tonight then to me."

A knock came to the door and Emilia popped her head in.

"It is time Vicky. Everyone waits in the hall for you."

"Let us get done with this yet." I stated as I stood up and my brother lowered Alice into my other arm and I held both of my girls as we led the way to the banquet hall. Everyone we passed bowed when they saw me.

"There hasn't been this many children running the halls since Queen Elizabeth Woodsville." One whispered and I felt myself smirk as I felt the confidence roar inside me.

When we neared the hall the announcer bowed to me before stomping his sword.

"Her Majesty Queen Victoria of Cambridge. And Their Royal Highness Princess Alice and Princess Elizabeth Tudor."

As we stepped inside we were first met by cheers and everyone lowered themselves into a bow. I smirked as I finally looked towards the two thrones and saw Henry standing all alone. The children off to the side with Charles and little Francis.

Once we got to the throne I bowed my head before Henry reached and took Elizabeth out of my arms.

"Good people of England. I shall first thank you all for your prayers. The Queen, my beloved wife, has brought not one but two princess into the kingdom. As some of you have said not many children have roamed the halls since my grandparents time. All grace shall be given to the Queen." Henry began and I raised by eyebrow but didn't turn to face him but look at our people.

"Let us introduce Alice Margaret, named after my sister the Dowager Queen of Scotland. And Elizabeth, named after my beloved mother and grandmother. Let us all join in pray for their good health and pray for their connections they shall bring our kingdom."

I bowed my head and smile at Alice. It still shocked me that I even had a girl. Mary of course was over the moon with having two girls join the family as her only girl relative was in Scotland. Edward and Albert didn't really care on the other hand.

I heard someone say Amen before I lifted my head and we made our way to the thrones. I watched as Emilia led the children away back to the nursery and I smiled. Lady Byron was before me and she scooped the children before bowing and following after.

"You look stunning Victoria."

I froze when I heard Henry said that and I nodded before a servant handed me wine.

"Thank you, Your Grace."

"I was going to find you earlier to tell you this but now is a good time. Mary's aunt, Queen Joanna is coming for a visit." He said and I froze as I turned to him.

"Catherines sister? For what?"

"Her husband was killed and it was proven she wasn't really crazy. She wishes for Castile to have a better relationship with us. She shall be here for a month and i would like for you to welcome her. Stand beside me for everything."

"Why? You have your whore." I hissed as I lifted the goblet to my lips.

"Victoria-"

"I have given you everything Henry. An heir, a spare, and now two girls that you said will create new alliances. What more do you want of me? Why can you not stay loyal to me?" I snapped and I heard the music get louder.

"What does those Boyle girls have that I do not." I hissed as I stood up and threw my goblet down Everyone rose once I did and I looked away before rushing out the hall.

Once I was a few hallways I stopped and hid behind a door before I felt someone besides me.

"You know this is my spot right?"

I turned and saw Charles before laughing.

"Seems I have forgotten." I said as I bowed to him.

"I only want you to bow if we are locked away in your chambers."

I heard the husk in his thoart before smirking.

"So take me to my chambers."

"Vicky."

"Charles, he has chosen a mistress so I shall chose mine. I want you Charles. Do you wish for me to beg?"

"Only when you cannot take it no longer."

A/N: Next chapter shall be spicyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy