Queen Celeste's POV:
Several hours of sweating, screaming and eventual pushing later, my babe was born. I lay my head back, exhausted. I had been notified that the King did receive my message but there was no response. He did not show.
Not a soul could say as to where he was.
Turning from the window witch I had glanced at often in my labors, hoping to see him arrive, I turn my attention now to the sound of crying.
"Congratulations. You have a healthy daughter, Your Majesty."
A daughter?
But... I thought....
I smile through tears knowing how much King Shane desires a son.
A son to inherit his throne and dragon rider blood.
To pass on both legacies.
I take my daughter in my arms, rocking her gently.
An hour later she falls asleep.
I too drift off, feeling the babe being gently removed from my arms.
I wake to the sounds of footsteps approaching my chambers.
The door opens and King Shane makes his way in, smiling joyfully.
I open my eyes, giving him a respectful nod.
"We have a daughter, Majesty." I tell him
His face falls.
I gesture towards the crib where she rests.
"Will you hold her?" I ask
Without a word he turns and walks away.
My heart breaks.
I awaken again a few hours later to the baby crying.
Hearing her, one of the midwives enters my chambers.
I open my eyes, sitting up, I hold up a hand.
"It's quite alright. I've got her." I whisper
"You should be resting, my Queen." She replies gently
I smile, holding out my arms.
She walks over to the crib, gently bobbing the babe up and down as she makes her way over, placing the little girl in my arms. I place a kiss upon the fussy girl's head, rocking her gently back and forth.
"Send for the wet nurse please. Is there any word from the King?" I ask
The older woman smiles down at us.
"I shall send for her immediately, Your Majesty. There has been no sign of His Majesty since his earlier visit."
I nod, taking this in as I stare down at my little girl.
I blink back tears as I soothe my newborn.
It's okay darling.
I shall always love you.
Always.
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The Royals of Silvercrest
FantasyIf you love the Tudor Era like me and have a fascination for stories like King Henry the 8th's wives, you'll love this novel! Set in the kingdom of Silvercrest, Queen Ida rules alongside her husband King Shane. Their rule is a peaceful one. Then the...
