The Bastard Queen ✔

I.

"Queen Katherine, the King of Caster is here,"

"Bring him in," Queen Katherine set down the papers

Queen Katherine held her hand out as the King of Caster stop in front of her desk. He kisses her hand.

"What do I owe the pleasure to the King of Caster?" Queen Katherine asked, twirling her pen

"It's Caster, your highness,"

"What is the problem?" Placing her pen down

"The people are revolting," The King replied

"Do you know why?" She asked, her eyes narrowing

"No, your Majesty,"

"Lin, you know how I hate lying," She got up and walking towards him

"I'm not ly-"

"See your lying again," She stood behind him, placing her hand on his shoulder

"The riot is because of a stupid reason,"

"So, you think I'm the stupid reason?" Queen Katherine walked away from him and towards the desk

"No, your Highness. Even how did you know it was you?"

"I have ears and eyes everywhere, Lin. So, remember that," Narrowing her eyes at him, "You're dismissed,"

He bowed and left.

"Thank God," She mumbles to herself, taking her crown off and setting it on the desk

Life wasn't supposed to be like this. Being the Queen wasn't in her plans, but fate had other choices for her.

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"Queen Katherine, Mr.Collins is here,"

She lifts her head up and looked at the servant, confused. "I didn't receive any information about him coming,"

"I'm sorry. He said it's very important,"

"Well, let him in,"

Katherine organizes her papers when Mr.Collins walk into the room.

"Queen Katherine," Mr.Collins said, bowing

"May I ask why you're here?" She asked

"I have news, that couldn't wait. I'm sorry," He said, bowing his head

"What's the news?" She asked, curious

"There was a riot in Bury," He announced

"How many?" Katherine asked

"10 casualties," He said

"Are they being aide?" She asked

"Yes, your Majesty," Queen Katherine wrote

"Good. Is there anything else?" She asked, placing her pen down

"No, your Highness," He said, bowing

"Well if that is all, you may leave," She said, nodding her head at him

"Thank you, Queen Katherine," He said, bowing and left

Queen Katherine pressed a button, which summons General Marks and Ko came in bowing to Mr.Collins and walked over to Katherine

"Ko, what is my schedule for today?" She asked

"I had to make more time for your activities since Mr.Collins came to visit unexpectedly," Ko stated

"It's fine. So, who's the first on the agenda,"

"Mrs. Kila, Duchess of Borough,"
Queen Katherine rose from her desk and grabbed her notebook.

"Is she here?" She asked

"Yes, she's waiting in the lobby right now as we speak,"

"Bring her to the green room," Queen Katherine said as she and Ko walked out of her office

"Yes, your highness," Ko bowed and walked away

Katherine walks to the green room and settles in her chair as she skims through her notebook.

The time Duchess Kila was here, she implied that her lady in waiting was selling her jewels, which in fact wasn't true, it was her son that was stealing her jewels. Katherine sighed. Not wanting the same mistake as before.

"Queen Katherine, Duchess of Borough, is here," General Marks announced

"Let her in," Katherine said, looking up

"Your majesty," Duchess Kila curtsied

"Take a seat," Katherine said, sitting down

Duchess Kila sat down, patting the top of her dress down

"Duchess Kila, what brings you here, might I ask?" Katherine asked, staring at her

"I came here to make a proposal," Duchess Kila announced

"What proposal?" Katherine asked, sitting up straighter as she raised an eyebrow at her

"You are not married. My proposal is to marry my stepson, Marquess Nathaniel," Duchess Kila announced

Katherine sat there, dumbfounded. A Duchess requested a proposal to her which is marriage to her stepson.

"May I ask why, it has to be your stepson?" Katherine asked

"You've met all the sons of other royals, but not mine," Duchess Kila stated

"I had an appointment with him, but he didn't show. So, why should I see him?" Katherine said, staring at Kila

"Your Highness, I only ask of you for this proposal," Duchess Kila said, bowing her head

"I'll see what I can do since my schedule is already filled with meeting and other important business," Katherine said, standing up and pressing the button

"Thank you," Duchess Kila said, bowing