Anastasia sat outside with Lady Elizabeth and Lady Stafford. Elizabeth sat on Mary's lap while Kathleen carried Anne and Tatiana carried Edward. Mary was asked to talk about Anne, so Elizabeth may get to know more.
"Anne was a very strong, spirited woman. Anne, myself and our brother, George, would always run around in the field."
"Your mother loved you so much." Mary told Elizabeth. Elizabeth looked down at her hands, playing with them.
"I miss mommy..." Elizabeth said in a sad tone. Anastasia's heart was in pain at the sound of it. She put a hand on Elizabeth's red hair.
"Your mommy will always be alive..." Anastasia points to Elizabeth's chest where the heart is. "...In there."
"I have a surprise for you, Lizzie." Mary said in an exciting tone. Elizabeth smiled and bounced in her seat. "What I am about to give you is for your eyes only. You must make sure the king doesn't see it. Promise me, Elizabeth."
"I promise, auntie." Elizabeth promised. Mary smiled and reached into her pocket to pull out a necklace with the letter B. B for Boleyn. Anne's necklace.
"This is your mother's necklace. She wore it was great pride. She would have wanted you to have it." Mary lays the necklace on to Elizabeth's small palms.
"Thank you, auntie. Thank you, Your Majesty." Elizabeth gave a bow. Anastasia nods at her.
"Your Majesty, the king has asked to see you in your chambers." Sarah announced. Anastasia gave a nod and step up with the help of Mary.
"Please excuse me, Lady Stafford." Anastasia apologies. Mary bowed to her.
"Of course, Your Majesty." Anastasia walked away with her ladies. She left Elizabeth in the care of her aunt, wanting her to get to know her family more.
The chamber doors open up and Henry stood there with a letter in hand. Anastasia was ready to bow but Henry stopped her. He guided her to a chair and made her sit.
"You shouldn't be standing too much, sweetheart." Henry said softly.
"But I'm tired of just sitting around. I get so bored." Anastasia fought back. She was getting annoyed just sitting. She wasn't allowed to do much nowadays. Henry smiled at his wife's attitude, before showing her the letter.
"I have received a letter from your father." Anastasia smiled at the mention of her dear father.
"What does it say?" Anastasia asked to know.
"He sends you his best, hoping you are doing well. He has also sent two of your brother to arrive here in a few days."
"Really? That is wonderful. Which of my brothers?"
"Grand Duke Stiva and Grand Duke Andrei." Henry reads from the letter. Anastasia puts her hand to cover her mouth. She will be able to see her kin in a matter of days. She kissed her husband softly.
"Thank you so much." Anastasia whispered.
"You're welcome." Henry mutters. He stared into the beautiful eyes of his wife. He couldn't look away. When his eyes trailed to her pregnant belly, he smiled at the hope of a Prince of Wales.
"Will you stay to dine with me?" Anastasia pleaded.
"Of course, sweetheart." Henry said, rubbing her belly softly. Suddenly the doors open wide, not even without a knock. It was Charles Brandon and Edward Seymour. Anastasia smiled at Charles but glared at Seymour.
"How dare you enter like that!" Anastasia yelled. Edward smirked at her and looked at Henry.
"Your Majesty, Jane is in labor."
SORRY IT'S SUCH A SHORT CHAPTER, BUT I'M FINALLY ON WINTER BREAK.
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The Belle of St. Petersburg •The Tudors
Historical FictionJane Seymour was thought to be the next Queen of England, until the Pope decided to use the daughter of a Tsar to make Henry VIII cast the Seymour girl aside. Anastasia I of Russia will be the next Queen of England.