A/N: this is not my book my sister wrote this book and she I'd going to college.she said I can have it to remember her.
Disclaimer: If I owned them, I'd be Disney. And if I were Disney, I wouldn't be sitting at my computer, I'd be in Disney World, so no, not mine.
I put the long author's note at the bottom, so you can get to reading. Hope you enjoy!
Regina gazed out over the courtyard. So, this was to be her new home. She was completely alone for the first time since setting out for Leopold's castle. Her mother and father, With their servants, had just left. They would return in just a few weeks to see her marry the king. Suddenly, a knock on the door jolted her out of her thoughts.
"Come in," she said curiously, wondering who could be at the door.
Robin entered the woman's chambers carefully, taking in the sight of her. She was, undoubtedly, the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. He had heard, of course, that the young woman was gorgeous, but he hadn't expected her beauty to stun him like this. He had also heard she was young, but she looked even younger than he had expected. This was the king's bride-to-be? Why, she was practically a child. The king was old enough to be her father. Robin was young himself, barely 23, but this girl- he couldn't bring himself to call her a woman, not when he sometimes still thought of himself as a boy- looked younger even than him. If he had to guess, he would say she was barely 20 years of age. Too young to marry, he thought. But, no, he couldn't question the king like that. His job was to service the royal family, not to question the king.
Still, she seemed so small and withdrawn, the complete opposite of her mother who had been demanding and uncompromising- or so he had heard. He hadn't actually met the woman. He wouldn't be surprised if the girl had been very much subject to her mother's demands her entire life. And she just seemed so young, so unready for marriage, that he suspected her mother must've been a significant factor in her accepting Leopold's proposal. But, he chastised himself, that was a lot to infer from just a glance at the girl.
"Princess? Princess Regina?" He addressed her, trying not to jump to conclusions.
Regina opened her mouth to correct him, to say there's no need to call her 'Princess,' but she stopped herself.I'm to be queen. She reminded herself. and he's a servant. Soon it will be 'your majesty,' and mother would say I need to get used to everyone addressing me this way.
"Yes?" she said instead.
"My name is Robin, my lady. I have been asked to see to your needs for the moment. I was told you did not bring any of your own servants to join you here, is that correct?"
"Yes, that's true. My mother was assured the staff here would be more than capable of seeing to my needs."
Cora had decided not to allow Regina to bring with her any of the staff who had cared for her as a child. As if killing Daniel wasn't enough, she wanted Regina to be completely dependent on her new husband and his staff. She didn't want her daughter to have anyone she knew who might be sympathetic enough to attempt to help her escape. Not that it would help. Regina was imprisoned here by a barrier spell until the moment she said 'I do,' and became a prisoner of the marriage she didn't want.
"Very well. We can't really spare many people at the moment, as everyone is very busy preparing for the wedding, but I will speak to the head of the staff about getting you a lady's maid. If it is acceptable, I will be the one to bring you your meals for the time being. They will be served in your sitting room unless you are dining elsewhere with the King. Also, I will be on call should you ever need my assistance. After the wedding-once you are queen, you will be asked to choose a small personal staff."
