The Bastard Queen ✔

IV.

“Queen Katherine!” Katherine jolt, dropping her pen

Katherine looked to the source of the voice and glared at Ko, “May I ask why you screamed in my ear?”

“I’m sorry, Queen Katherine. But, today is a important day and we must not let anything destroy the outcome.” Ko announced

“Ko, what would you do if you were king?” Katherine asked, smiling sweetly at Ko

“I would marry for the people. It’ll help with our stance with the other kingdoms and to provide us peace and more military enforcements.” Ko said

“You’ll make a better ruler than me.” Katherine stated, Ko eyes widened in panic

“Your Majesty, I couldn’t bare the pressure.” Ko said, his hands shaking

“Ko, are you alright?” Katherine asked, worried

“Yes, it’s just you simply just said that and I got scared, that’s all.” Ko said, placing his right hand over his left

“I’m sorry for scaring you, Ko. But now, you have my full attention.” Katherine said

“You only have two meetings today since the councils are coming for your answer, but I heard they’re bringing Prince Oslo.” Ko announced

“Of course, they would.” Katherine mumble, “Let's get on with today”

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“Queen Katherine, it’s a pleasure to finally meet you again.” Prince Oslo said, kissing her hand

“It's a pleasure meeting you again too, Prince Oslo.”Katherine said, giving him a smile

Katherine took a seat. Prince Oslo say beside her. Katherine was dumbfounded of why Prince Oslo was sitting beside her.

“Queen Katherine!” Council Erk’s voice boomed throughout the room

Katherine looked at him, her face red,”What was your question?”

“Don't you have something to ask Prince Oslo?” Council Erk asked
Katherine eyes widened, she regained her composure, stood up, and stood in front of Oslo.

“Prince Oslo of Hamas, I have thought about this decision multiple times,but have come to a conclusion.” Katherine drew out a breath, “Oslo Hanes Israel Hamas, will you do me the honor of marrying me.”

Oslo stared at Katherine. Katherine stood there, embarrassed.

“Yes. I'll marry you, Queen Katherine.” Oslo said, standing up in front of Katherine.

“An accepted marriage proposal between Prince Oslo and Queen Katherine.” Council Isa announced, clapping

“Prince Oslo, you will need to find a ring for Queen Katherine once you leave.”

Council Erk looked over at Katherine, “Queen Katherine, we need to talk about the arrangements"

“Of course.” Queen Katherine looked over at Prince Oslo, “Second thoughts aren't allowed.”

“Second thoughts are not on my mind, your highness.” Prince Oslo said, smiling

“Good.” Katherine said, and she looked over at the council

“Prince Oslo, it’s time to leave. We will send you preparations of the ceremony.” Council Pyle said
Council Pyle and Prince Oslo left and Katherine was left with the rest of the council

“Queen Katherine, you will have to produce a heir with Prince Oslo and he will be made King soon when you are to be wed.” Council Erk announced

“This is absurd! I have done what you asked and now what you have asked of me is completely against my will.” Katherine said

“Queen Katherine, you are of age to have children and its require to have a heir in case of emergency.” Council Isa said

“If I am to have a child, he or she will not be treated like a doll. My child will not be in used of emergencies.” Katherine emphasized on ‘emergencies’

“Queen Katherine, you must come to the conclusion, that you don’t make the rules. We do, so you will do as we say or do you want to be known as the King’s delinquent daughter?” Council Erk announced, a smirk forming

“I do not want people to think of me like that or to ruin my father’s reputation as when he was king.” Katherine mumbled, she stared straight at the council

“I am to be wed to Prince Oslo, who is to be king, but I will help on the ceremony preparations, if you allowed me?” Katherine asked

“We will have a meeting sometime this month about the preparation as for now do your duties and listen to out instructions.” Council Erk said

Katherine stayed in the room as the council left. How did her life become a game to the council?