The French Bride

Princesses of England

Chapter 20: Princesses of England
Hello guys! English, it is not my motherly language, I'm French so I apologize if there are some mistakes. Don't hesitate to tell me where they are so that I can improve.

This is my first full length fiction, with chapters, I hope it will please you. It is a AU where Katherine Howard does not marry Henry and where Cromwell is spared. Instead of Katherine, Henry marries a French noble lady, on the advice of Cromwell.

I hope my little story will please you..

Sincerely
Marina Ka-Fai

Author's note : I am sorry for the delay, I have no excuse. Except one : I had no ideas. This is my problem, I have a lot of ideas for long fictions and my inspiration leaves whenever it feels like it. But, I will try to finish this story because I love it so much, you made me love to write for The Tudors ! I'll try my best not to dissapoint you all, it would be my greatest unhappiness ! Be sure I read every review I receive and try to make my stories better thanks to them!

I wish to all of you a very happy new year.

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The French Bride

Chapter 20 : Princesses of England

Summer was delightful this year.

The sun was present, giving warmth to everyone without making them sweat too much. A gentle breeze always accompanied those warm days.

Marina tried to enjoy it as much as she could since she would soon enter into confinement. Her baby was expected for August. She was sitting in the gardens, enjoying the company of her stepchildren. Elizabeth seemed quite absorbed by the reading of a letter she received an hour ago. A small smile was on her face, she was thoughful but happy.

' Who wrote to you, Bessie? ' Mary asked gently

The girl blushed.

' Some gentleman... ' She replied

Marina had a small laugh at her reaction, Elizabeth was blushing slightly.

' It's... From Eric... We agreed that we would write to each other.' She added after a few seconds

Mary was a bit surprised. Well, Eric had always been kind to Elizabeth, she saw that he was sincere in his friendship, but he was a young man and Elizabeth just a little girl.

' I wonder what I could send to him for his birthday. ' The red-haired princess said

' When is it? ' Mary asked

' In September, I believe. ' Her sister answered

' The nineteenth of September. Eric will turn thirteen. ' Marina completed

Mary looked at her stepmother with surprise. She was so sure Eric was older! Ambroise was the same age as his royal cousin, she assumed Eric would be around fifteen or something like that. Noticing that, Marina explained:

' It is true Eric appears a bit older than he looks. And he is not the first brother Ambroise has. There was another younger brother before Eric, but he died right after his birth. My aunt suffered two miscarriages until Eric's birth. Maybe this is why you thought he was older. '

Thanking Marina, Mary told Elizabeth that it was a good thing she had someone to write to, especially in french, it was a good exercice and a good experience.

' I really like Eric. We have a lot in common and he is so kind! ' Elizabeth said

' I am happy you like him, Elizabeth. ' Marina told her