The loud cries could be heard throughout the stone walls of the castle . The cries that awakened those who were asleep but most importantly soothed the frayed nerves of a king , pacing outside the closed doors , from which the cries emenated . The entire country could feel it . A queen was born .
She had barely just taken her first breath , but already her life was worth millions .
The princess' birth was awaited with a sense of desperation . Years of longing for a child had left the royal couple broken and willing to sacrifice anything for her presence in their lives . The country needed a bloodline to survive , which made her birth priceless .
The king strode straight into the room , his footsteps muted by the carpeted floors , which were a rich red , reserved only for the queens chambers . He walked straight to the bed , his eyes crinkling at the sight . His love lay pale and weak , but in her arms , coddled in white silk , slept the princess .
He moved up to kiss his wife's forehead before whispering to her ."wake up , my love ." He began slowly "our princess is here . Shes finally here" he said , watching her eyes flutter open weakly . Her ice cold lips twisted into a smile before her eyes fluttered shut .
"Aurora!" He found himself yelling "wake up , sweetheart" he dropped to his knees beside her and drew her limp body to his as tears streamed down his face . the mid-wife came running in at the commotion . she walked to the queen and placed her hand over her neck , before dropping it .
"Im sorry your majesty , but the queen is no more " she said in a trembling voice , her eyes filling with tears at the look of horror on the kings face .
"HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?!" he roared " SHE WAS FINE . my aurora was fine " he finished , his voice cracking as he cradled the body of his wife to his chest , as if hoping to spread the life from him into her .
"she lost too much blood during childbirth , your majesty" the midwife whispered before slowly exiting the room , the princess in her arms as she shushed the baby's cries.
the king didn't remember how long he sat there , holding his love , bracing himself for a life without her . he didn't remember how much he cried . when he finally left the room , it was with a deeper love for his daughter , the only person left for him to love .
A/N: this is just the introduction to the story , a little explanation on val's background . stay tuned for more.
until next time ,
-sneha
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The Empress
Romance"I don't care what you say . I don't care if you are sad or happy " I said , looking straight into Stefan's eyes "well what is it that you care about then , mia dolcezza" "my crown" Valentina Aurora Magnus(val) was born with a responsibility on her...
