His Angel

The baby's piercing cries echoed throughout the chambers. Henry snapped his head up at the sound. His baby had made its arrival. He felt his father's hand clasp his shoulder saying something about a new heir. However, all Henry could do was stare at the closed doors.

He waited until the doors opened and the maid stepped through. "King Xavier. Prince Henry," she greeted. "You can go in now."

Henry could barely contain himself as he saw Cora holding their child. He gave his wife a warm smile which she briefly returned. "It's a girl," Cora said.

"You always said it was going to be a girl," he stated. "May I?"

Cora handed her to him. He combed his eyes over her. She was beautiful. Everything about her was perfect and in that moment he knew his heart belonged to her. "You're my heart little one."

"Regina," Cora cut in. "Her name is Regina," she said extremely annoyed at the nickname.

"Of course dear," he said placating her. Her annoyance hadn't escaped him but he was going to ignore his wife's mood. "Regina. Do you like that name little one?"

Henry smiled as Regina let out a noise. "She likes it," he said to no one in particular.

"Henry," his father called out. "It's time for both mother and daughter to rest."

Henry wanted to hold his daughter longer but he had all the time in the world for that. He nodded and turned to Cora. "Do you want her now?"

"Let her go with the maid," she said exhausted. However, Henry knew better. He could see the mild disinterest in her eyes. He handed Regina to the maid.

"See you soon little one," he whispered.

Henry walked out with his father. "You did good son. One day she will be the fairest in the land and rule this kingdom."

"Perhaps. I just want her to be happy," he said.

Xavier gave a smirk. "She will be. Our kingdom is thriving and she will inherit everything. Unless you have a son in the near future."

"Father," he said warmly. "Can I at least enjoy the child I have before thinking about another?"

Xavier chuckled. "You'll learn my boy."

That night, he was awoken out of his slumber by Regina crying. "Cora, the baby," he said sleepily. He received no response. He reached for her but the bed was empty. He sat up thinking Cora was in the room already.

Another five minutes went by and he could still hear Regina crying. He went to her room to find the maid desperately trying to calm her down. "Maria," he said.

A look of relief flooded her eyes. "Prince Henry, I've tried everything but she won't stop crying."

"Where's Cora?" he asked. The maid only shrugged her shoulders. Henry pushed down his anger and gently took Regina out of Maria's arms.

"Go back to sleep," he instructed. Maria shut the door behind her.

The cries quieted down as Henry gently rocked her. "You missed us little one. Mama went somewhere so it's just you and me." He chuckled when Regina grabbed his finger.

"I love you so much. You are going to grow up feeling loved. You will never be made to feel weak or incompetent. Daddy is going to protect you for as long as possible. You're my princess. I promise to do right by you," he said softly.

She yawned and soon fell asleep in his arms. He pressed a light kiss to her forehead. "Good night my angel."