The Heir (TV Series 'Reign') #2

As Long As We Live

Eliana's POV

The sun arose from the darkness of night, as the feeling of someone stroking my cheek wakens me.

"Hello.." Francis whispers.

"Have I slept all day?" I ask.

"No, I just couldn't sleep."

Rising from my bed side, I sit up straight to face him.

"You haven't been able to sleep these past few days, are you alright?" Reaching my hand to meet his cheek, he grabs it gently, kissing my palm.

"Very, it would help better if we were away. In our Chateau, where the three of us could spend the whole day together." He says.

"What about your duties here at court? You can't leave Mary behind?"

"She is able to withstand a few days without me, she has Bash here beside her as well. Including your uncle..who is a man I can trust with my life."

The doors open when Talia lets in Julius.

"Sorry your graces, Prince Julius wanted to see how you were doing?"

Francis smiles at Julius who runs to him, bowing before us.

"We are doing fine..I actually had plans for us to visit our Chateau. We would be away for a few days, so you wouldn't be here at court." Francis says.

"Would there be horses? Swords for me to train with?"

"No swords. You are too young.."

"Too young? My father forced me to learn how to fight at the age of 9..Julius is almost a man. He should be able to protect his family and his nation..."

Watching as both of them laughed together, I glance over at Talia, who found this humorous.

"Fine. We will go to our Chateau, but I have to able to see your training from my room. Do you understand?" I order Julius.

"Thank you Mama..and yes." Running to hug me, he runs offs with Talia.

"I promise you. Your son will become a great fighter." Francis whispers, kissing my lips.

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Francis' POV

"Your Majesty, your carriage awaits for your departure with Queen Eliana and her son." My guard says.

"Thank you, I will be right there. Make sure Queen Eliana is escorted safely to the carriage, she is very fragile." I say.

Walking over to my study, I see Mary roaming the room.

"Mary..what's wrong?" I ask.

"My mother..she seems not to be very happy with our arrangements. Especially you and Eliana."

"Your mother has no say in who I love, and who I should marry. We already discussed this, we will care for each other as long as we are King and Queen."

"Yes. Enjoy your trip, safe journey." She whispers.

Excusing myself out, I don't bother walking into any other room. 

"Francis.."

"Bash." I say.

"I heard you and Eliana are going on a trip to Montereau.."

"Yes, we both agreed we needed sometime away from the castle."

"Francis, if your plan is get an heir from Eliana.."

"What would make you think that?" I ask.

"She has been seen only wearing tight fitting dresses since the moment she came to court. Now her clothes don't seem to fit.."