The Last York Prince [AU]

Promises

(Richard buries his sister and makes a promise. Introducing Lord Stafford)

Richard and Herbert were the last to stand in front of Kathryn's grave. Herbert had requested that Kathryn to be buried in Leicester, near to her late father.

Freja cradled the new born Anne in her arms, despite Margaret Beaufort kept telling her it might danger her own unborn child. Hilda assured My Lady The King's Mother that Freja was more than capable.

"Thank you for your help", Herbert wiped his tears off.

"She is my family, William. I promise to help in anyway I can", said Richard.

Freja passed Anne back to Herbert. "If you ever need anything...", Freja felt sorry for her brother-in-law.

"Thank you, I will remember that", Herbert smiled, despite the pain.

Richard asked William to escort Herbert and Anne back to their home in Pembroke. Richard had asked Drew to send word to Burgundy to inform his aunt.

Lizzie and Henry approached Richard. "How are you feeling?", asked Henry.

"The pain will pass, Your Grace", Richard said.

"Richard...", Lizzie gently caressed his cheek.

"I'm fine, Lady Mother. I'll be fine", Richard smiled, despite the tears in his eyes.

Everyone returned to London. Maggie often asked Richard if he's alright too. She may not be close to Kathryn, but she knew how much Richard loves his siblings, even Kathryn.

"I'll be fine, Maggie. Don't worry", said Richard.

BURGUNDY

Drew knelt before Margaret of York and told her of the news. He saw her painful expression upon learning Kathryn's death.

"Her child?", she asked.

"She's under the care of her father, William Herbert", said Drew.

"And Richard's wife?".

"She'll soon enter confinement, Your Grace".

"Please make sure nothing happens to both of the babies. They are Richard's grandchildren. They are my blood. I trust you are up for the task, young Barnley".

"Your Grace, I will defend them with my life. You have my word", Drew placed on hand over his heart.

"Send my love to my nephew and niece", she said.

LONDON

Richard snuck his way past Beaufort's ladies and met up with Hilda by the door. She bowed before him.

"I know it's not customary for a husband to enter the wife's confinement, Hilda", said Richard.

"There are rules that are meant to be broken, Your Grace", she said with a smile before opening the door.

Richard entered to find his wife, dressed in her shift and his jacket while lying down on the bed with a book in her hands. Her golden hair were braided loosely as to make sure she's not feeling too hot.

"If My Lady The King's Mother catches you in here, you'd be in trouble", Freja chuckled, her mischievous eyes twinkled.

"Be damned with her", Richard sighed as he laid next to her.

"How are you?".

"I'll be fine, darling. I've been through worse".

"I miss her already. She was very warm and loving".