Summer- Jane Grey (K+)
Mary is coming. There is nothing I can do about it. I should have known better than to go along with the schemes of my family. But what was I to do? They had married me off to Guildford Dudley in April. I see now that it was only to make their son King through me and for my family to gain power.
When I heard that Edward had died in the beginning of July, I was inconsolable. Then I was told that he changed the succession to make me the Queen. I was unsure how valid this was, but I knew that Guildford would certainly not be King, even if I were Queen. New enemies were made that day. My nine days as Queen were mostly spent getting pushed around in preparation for a coronation. The rest of the time was spent listening to my supporters plot to stop Mary from leading a rebellion. Both have obviously failed.
My counselors have abandoned me to save themselves. The Dudleys hate me and my own parents have only ever used me. Edward, the only person who ever cared for me is dead. His sister, Elizabeth, remains silent on the issue, biding her time. Mary will enter the city unopposed. The people love her. I can beg for mercy, but in my heart, I doubt any will be given. Mary is a strict Catholic, and I am a devout Protestant. I fear she will have me executed. If that is the case, this will be my last summer on this Earth.
