Chapter Three:

Buckingham looked out the door to see if she was followed, then told her to come inside.

"I suspected that man at the ports was a spy. I do not want to get you involved in my problems. You have your whole life ahead of you, Lucia." He said as he took a seat.

She sat down next to him.

"I do not want revenge on the king, but on the cardinal. If it wasn't for the Cardinal offering my boss a new position I would have not found a better job or you. What do you need me to do?"

Buckingham didn't look at her.

"I am NOT getting a woman involved. Anything that happens to you will be my fault. You should leave before the guards come again" he said.

She got up,, but before leaving. She turned to him.

"A woman has betrayed you before. I can tell by the look on your face. I am not that woman. The Cardinal shall be pleased by my decision."

She left him alone.

When Lucy arrived, the Cardinal knew what she would say. But did he really know why she agreed to help him.

"I presume you have come to accept my offer, Lucia."

She nodded and kissed his ring.

"I have but I request the promise of my safety and a payment."

The Cardinal thought for a moment.

"So be it, it shall be done. Now come back next week for your first assignment."

Lucia bowed and walked back to Buckinghams place. He was surprised she had returned.