The Wife of Edward Tudor

Chapter One: 1552

April..........................................
I bowed deeply and in front of Duke Edward of Somerset the Regent of England and his majesty King Edward of England. "King Edward may I introduce Duchess Victoria Norton of Leeds daughter of Duke Charles Norton and Duchess June Norton née Green", said Duke Seymour. "It is an honor to met you, your grace", I said. "Trust me my dear the honor is all mine", said King Edward. I slowly came out of my curtsy and looked at him. He was looking me up and down. Taking in my brown hair and blue eyes. "Please Lady Victoria come sit down", said King Edward motioning to the table next to me. I lifted my dress and walked up the stairs, towards the table. He pulled the chair out for me and pushed it back in when I sat down. "So tell me Lady Victoria. How does one so young become a duchess?", asked King Edward. "My mother died when my sister was born and my father died two years ago", I said lowering my head. "My mother died when I was born too. And my father died five years ago, god rest their souls", said King Edward. "God rest their souls", I whispered. "You have nothing to be ashamed about, my lady", he added quickly. "Of course not, your grace", I said looking back up at him. "Your innocence and parity intrigues me", said King Edward with a smirk. "Thank you my lord", I said with a smile. "How would you like to stay for awhile?", asked King Edward. "I would like it very much", I said. "Uncle, prepare a room for Victoria, Duchess of Leeds", said King Edward. "Yes, your majesty", said Lord Seymour. He left us and King Edward smiled at me. "My lady Victoria, do you know why I asked you here?", asked King Edward. "No, why King Edward?", I asked. "Please call me Edward", said Edward. "Of course then call me Victoria", I said. "I called you here because I'm looking for a queen. Someone to share my burdens with and my hopes. And your kindness and beauty is known throughout the land", said Edward. "And your fairness is known throughout the land. I must say I do admire how you always look for the truth in everything", I said. "Would you please do me the honor of allowing me to court you?", asked Edward. "That would make me the happiest woman in the whole world", I said. "Tomorrow would you like to join me for breakfast?", I asked. "That would be a dream come true Edward", I said. He smiled and stood up. "I wish I could stay but I have a council meeting, until the morrow Victoria", said Edward. He walked towards me and lifted my hand to his lips and kissed it. I don't know how he did it but he put a spell on my heart. Somehow he made me love him though I barely know him. I only hoped that this was not a dream that it was a reality. The next morning I woke to a start when I saw a girl rushing around my room. I silently opened my nightstand draw and took out the dagger my father had given me. I crept forward and pressed the dagger to her back. "What is your business here?", I asked. "The, the k-king sent me", she stuttered. "The king?", I said with a girlish giggle. I let my hand fall to my side allowing the girl to turn around. "I was asked to dress and care for you", said the girl. "What's your name?", I asked. "Rose", said Rose. "Hello Rose my name is Victoria", I said. "Hello Victoria", said Rose. I walked away and went behind the screen to undress. I dressed in a sparkly off the shoulder dress that was blue and white. "Thank you Rose", I said. "Wait! The king wanted you to wear this he said it was his mother", said Rose handing me a black leather box that smelt of burning cloth. I opened it to see a blood red diamond necklace with pearls. It took my breath away. Rose helped me put it on before sending me on my way. I knocked on the door before coming in. "Oh, I knew that would look just lovely on you", said Edward. "It is just lovely Edward, thank you so much", I said letting him kiss my hand. "Come my dear, let us enjoy this wonderful breakfast with the hope of more in the future", said Edward. We talked and chatted for hours and then went on a horse ride. After that I changed and went back to his room for dinner in which we chatted some more. Then I went to bed.
May...........................................
I lied in a bed of grass under a group of trees next to Edward. "I need to go to the council meeting", said Edward. "Can't you stay a little longer?", I asked moving off of him. "I have already stayed longer then I should have", said Edward. "But Eddie", I said turning on my side to look at him. "Come to my room tonight and I'll make it up to you", said Edward. "You better make it up to me", I teased. "I promise I will", said Edward kissing me. "I love you", I said. "I love you too", said Edward. I kissed him again and he left. I sighed as I plucked a piece of grass from the ground and played with it. Later that day I put on the necklace that Edward first gave me, the one that was his mother. I walked to his room and opened it to see scented candles and pink, white, and red rose petals on the floor. "Edward, are you here?", I asked. "Hello, Tory", said Edward. "Eddie this is so beautiful when did you have the time to do all this?", I asked. "During the council meeting", said Edward. I laughed and shook my head at him. We ate dinner and talked for a long time. After dinner I was about to excuse myself when Edward stopped me. "Victoria, I have never felt this way before. No one has every made me smile just when someone mentions their name. Whenever I even think of you my heart explodes. I hope you feel the same way about me. Victoria Florence Norton will you do me the honor of being my wife?", asked Edward. "Yes, of course Edward!", I said he picked me up and spun me around. "We have so much to do", I said. "I want to marry you as soon as possible. How does one month from now sound?", asked Edward. "It sounds perfect", I said kissing him again.
June.........................................
I smiled at Edward across the bed at Edward. "We've been married for two weeks Edward", I said. "And it only feels a few days that I have had you", said Edward. "I love thee Edward", I said. "And I love thee Victoria", said Edward. So much had happened in the last month that was much enjoyable.
September.................................
We have been back at the palace for one month. Edward is wanting to crown me queen next month for he wants any children we have to be legitimate. More good news, I am three months pregnant. Next month Edward wants to announce my pregnancy. We visited all the seers and they say I shall give birth to a healthy boy heir. It fills me with pride to think I may birth the future king of England. Only few can say that and I am one. "My dear, what are you thinking about?", asked Edward as he played with my hair. "About how lucky I am to be with you", I said. "And I you", said Edward. I moved my head to his chest and I felt Edward relax. The next day I saw his aunt walking towards me. "Your grace", I said with a nod of my head. "Please your highness we are family you may call me Eleanor", said Eleanor. "Then call me Victoria", I said. "Victoria my eldest sister has decided that I am to talk to you about an urgent importance", said Eleanor. "What?", asked Victoria. "That you give Edward a son a heir to the kingdom", said Eleanor. I rolled my eyes and continued to lobby on. "I know it is not the most wonderful topic but it is important", said Eleanor. "We are both young if this one isn't a boy the next one will be or the other one after that or even the one after that. I am only fifteen Edward is only fifteen we can have more children then just this one", I said putting my hand on my stomach. "Certainly Victoria. But this is a chance to prove yourself", said Eleanor. "And I will", I said walking off.
October.....................................
With my pregnancy almost over and a possible heir to the throne of England, court is abus with excitement. "Darling what do you think dusty yellow, Tudor red, or sky blue?", asked Edward one day. "The yellow is a calming color, but the sky blue will remind the child to reach for the skies. And well the Tudor red is a wonderful color the child might find it to make him angry, the red should wait until he his older", I said. "Sky blue it is then my dear", said Edward.