The Bastard Queen ✔

III.

"Queen Katherine, Duchess Kila, and her stepson, Marquess Nathaniel are here," Ko announced

"Thank you." Katherine organized her papers and left the room and walked to the study hall

"Duchess Kila, I hope I didn't arrive late to our meeting," Katherine said, closing the door behind her

"No, we arrived early." Duchess Kila announced

"That's good. Now, what do you have for me?" Katherine asked, sitting in front of Duchess Kila

"Kila, you didn't tell her that you'll be bringing me." Katherine's head swoosh to figure of the voice

"Nathaniel, Queen Katherine is a busy woman, who deal with important people." Duchess Kila stated

"Well pardon us for intruding on your important life." Nathaniel said, emphasizing on 'important'

"It's no problem, but I must restate myself on why you and Duchess Kila are here?" Katherine said, keeping her eye on Nathaniel

"I've never met you, Queen Katherine. I am here to set an example as a suitor for you." Nathaniel exclaimed

"Its very nice to know that my suitor has taken the time to meet me, but I'll have to decline," Katherine announced, staring at him

"See Kila, there wasn't a reason to bring me here. Queen Katherine doesn't have interest in men, so I will take my leave." Nathaniel announced, walking to the door

"I have to decline you for your behavior and a relationship is not right for me as of right now," Katherine said, standing

"I'm so sorry, Queen Katherine. Nathaniel is just having a horrible morning. Please give him another chance." Duchess Kila pleaded

"General Marks will see you out since I'm a busy woman," Katherine said, glaring at Nathanael

Katherine left the room and walked back to her office. Katherine sat in her chair and went back to reading the documents and writing notes on a piece of paper.

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"Your majesty, the council have no patience and wants you to find a husband," Ko announced

Katherine looked up from her paper,"May I ask why you said that? If I was to be married, I won't. I will become an independent queen like the ones before me."

"I'm sorry, your highness. The council is here and we need an heir from you, just in case, something happens." Ko said

"You think something will happen to me? Ko, I know I have enemies, but they aren't that stupid." Katherine said, grinning

"I'm just worried about you, your majesty," Ko said under his breath

"Thank you, Ko. But I'm a big girl and have dealt with far worst situations, so don't worry. Now, where are the council members here?"Katherine organized her paper into a pile

"In the blue room," Ko said, looking hesitate

"Of all rooms." Katherine groan, standing up

After Katherine has fixed her desk, she walked off to the blue room. There are different rooms in the palace, but the room has been off limits since Katherine has become Queen. The blue room was her father's study, but it has now become a room full of his things and of his children. Katherine still doesn’t why the council is in that room as that there is no room left to sit or stand. Katherine stood outside the door, she hesitates to open the door. She blew out a breath and open the door which she froze when she saw the room clean. There weren’t any boxes stacked on each other, cobwebs disappear from their spot, toys weren’t over the floor, pictures were hanged on the wall.

“What have you done?” Katherine said, glaring at the council

“We had people come to clear out this room as your husband will work here.” Council Erk announced

“My husband? If you are here to the proposal a candidate for me to marry then I’m afraid you came for failure.” Katherine stated, staring at her father’s portrait

“Queen Katherine, you will marry Prince Oslo or you will be strip of your title.” Council Yun proposed

“I have a say in this! I will not marry Prince Oslo even if I’m strip of my title. Because my title is for no one except for me.” Katherine spat

“Katharine, you must realize it’s for the country, not about your feelings. You have until Friday to gave us your answer if not then you’ll be strip of your title.” Council Pia assured

The council left, Katherine looked around the room remembering when her father brought her here when his family was away.

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“Where are you taking me?” Katherine asked her father

“To my quiet place.” King Julian said, pulling Katherine by her hand

They arrived at his door which was a dark oak, "Katherine, this room is my safe haven and will soon become your husband’s safe haven.”

“I’m not going to have a husband,” Katherine assured her father

“Katherine, you must know that we have to make our country expand and to keep peace with the rest of the kingdoms.” King Julian stated

“I want to see how your safe haven looks like.” Katherine changed the subject

King Julian let out a breath and opened the door. “Wow! It’s so blue.” Katherine ran to the couch and sat. She observed the room, admiring the paintings.

“This world will soon be yours, my little Kat.”