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"He looked at her the way all women want to be looked at by a man."
-f.scott fitzgerald
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Alicia stood in a carriage which was going to take her to French Court as she read a book.Across from her,her friend,Kenna was asleep,almost drooling,making her chuckle.Next to Kenna there were Aylee and Lola as next to Alicia there was Greer. She then realized as she looked at her hands that she was more just holding the book than reading it.
All Alicia could think about was the destination.They were supposed to meet their queen and friend,Mary. She had to marry the next king of France,Francis,in order for their country,Scotland to be protected. Alicia knew what an important thing Mary's and Francis' marriage was . France is all the support Scotland had with England lurking around the Scottish border.
"We're almost there."Lola said as she startled Kenna with her shoulder bumping in hers making her wake up. "I cannot believe that we're going to French Court!"Greer raved with excitement. "I know,all the beautiful gowns and men we will see!"Kenna said now wide awake. "Is everything okay,Alicia?"Aylee asked Alicia with a worried look making everyone turn and look at her. "Yeah,I'm a bit nervous that's all."Alicia confessed before closing her book and putting it away.
The carriage stopped, signaling their arrival.The five ladies stepped out of the carriage.Alicia being the last one to see the castle again. She has been to the castle before but she barely remembered anything as she was just a child back then.
Alicia remained shocked at the sight of the beautiful surroundings and the people gathered to welcome her queen. "There's Mary!"Aylee smiled as everyone turns around to look at a black carriage that stopped. A man helped the queen of Scotland who looked so different from when Alicia last saw her as they were children getting out of her carriage.
The five ladies giggled as they ran to their friend but stop when they faced her and bpwed gracefully before their giggles escaped their lips and they formed a group hug. "Oh,Kenna."Mary said nostalgic looking at Kenna."Greer,Alicia,Lola.I'm so happy to see you.Aylee,we're all together again."Mary gushed before their looks turned to the people who were waiting to welcome Mary.
"Oh,Mary,your hair,"Greer sighed before trying to arrange Mary's hair."Didn't the nuns teach you anything?" "Oh,Greer,those can't all be clothes."Mary gasped at the sight of Greer's luggage. "There's jewelry and silver,too."Greer explained making her friends chuckle."I'm making up in volume for what I lack in station,I suppose." "Look,here they come."Alicia announced as the trumpets were heard.
"There's the king."Alicia noticed. "That's king Henry but,it's that Catherine?"Mary asked surprised when she sees a tall woman with dark long hair and light green eyed by the king' side. "No,they're still waiting on her."Kenna revealed. "That's Diane de Poitiers." "The king's mistress?"Alicia asked . "Exactly."Kenna nodded to Alicia. "So the rumors are true?"Mary asked. "Unlike her,you'll have no trouble finding husbands here."Lola joked . "We'll certainly enjoy the hunt."Kenna continued the joke but knowing her,Alicia realized she partially meant that.
"What about you?"Alicia asked Lola. "Oh,don't tell us."Kenna smirked when Lola didn't answer Alicia's question."It's about that boy from Aberdeen." "Colin said he'd wait for me."Lola snapped at Kenna. "Till when?"Greer asked ."We might never be back on Scottish soil,not if if all works out and Mary reigns here." "What do you mean if ?"Aylee innocently asked. "Make no mistake, we're here now to get our young queen in the game. Alliances can shift. Before they do, Mary needs to win the prince's heart."Greer explained to her friends.
A young man started walking towards the king and his mistress.He had brown hair and small green eyes.Alicia found him gorgeous.
Kenna rushed to Mary with a smile on her face. "Is that Francis?He's gorgeous."Kenna gushed . "No, that's not Francis. I know it isn't."Mary stated just as Alicia walked next to Kenna,she looked at the man to see him looking at her.Alicia gathered some courage and smiled to him.He returned the smile before they break eyes contact, making Alicia's stomach fill with emotions . "Then that must be Sebastian, the king's bastard; Diane's son. I hear the king favors him."Kenna revealed .
The fanfare played as the queen appeared in their sight,she walked next to Diane and Alicia assumed it must have been a bit awkward for her to stand beside the woman her husband was sleeping with. Her attention was taken when she was nudged by Kenna. She saw a young man with golden locks walking towards them.It was Francis.
The ladies bowed in front of the prince as him and Mary shared a look before bowing at each other. "I don't believe it."Mary smiled to Francis. "Your Grace-"he started but Mary stops him. "No, call me Mary, please."she requested . "Francis."he smiled politely. "The castle seems bigger. Is that possible? And you, too, of course."Mary rambled making her ladies snicker behind her.
"Is that such a surprise?"Francis asked playfully making Alicia smile. "No. Especially since your legs were always longer than mine. You know, I hated that when we were young. I was always chasing after you, but, now, uh, now it suits you."Mary started rambling again but slowly stops herself,trying to stay calm making Alicia thought she was adorable. Francis and her shared another look before walking inside the castle with Alicia and the others behind.
Alicia looked at the king, Diane and Sebastian. Mostly Sebastian . The two shared another look before Alicia followed the other ladies, not quite getting those green eyes out of her head .
— AUTHOR's NOTE
First chapter is hereeeee! The next ones will be longer .
I am so excited for this book!Alicia and Bash have such a complicated love story I cannot wait to write about them!
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