January 3rd 1540
Greenwich Palace
England👑
"Ah! Darlings! How was your time in Roches-" Émilie was about to ask when Henry forced himself up in her face. "Harry, what on earth hap-"
"I've been deceived, Millie!"
"What? Harry! What is going on? Was Lady La Marck done not to your li-"
"I like her not, Millie!" He snapped, storming into the throne room with Émilie and their daughters close behind. "Bloody Cromwell deceived me! She is nothing so fair as she hath been reported!"
"Harry! Surely Lady La Marck can't be that b-"
"She looks like a horse, Millie! A Flanders mare!" He grumbled, his complexion a raging red. "But if it hadn't been for her arriving so far into my realm, and the grand preparations and state my subjects made of her, I fear I might provoke a crease of the world and usher her brother William into the hands of Emperor Charles or King Francis."
"Oh, Harry..."
"I would not marry her, Millie." He stated, furious he was beguile. "But now since it has been too far gone, I'm sorry."
"I know, Harry. But try and give her a chance, please. You may disapprove of her for her beauty, but she might have other talents to impress you with."
"Pff! Well, our wedding will be in 3 days, so let's see if she does have any talents besides her deceiving beauty." Henry stated, taking a seat on his throne like a supreme God. "But if I still disapprove of her, Cromwell shall pay dearly for his deceit."
"Very well, Harry..."
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January 4th 1540
Greenwich Palace
England
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The Belle of Birmingham (The Tudors x Shera)
Historical FictionEveryone knows the story of Henry VIII and his first wife: Catherine of Aragon! But...what if he secretly loved another after they wedded on June 11th 1509? Émilie Mallory Spinner, eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Birmingham, her mother di...