When Anne woke up Henry was gone. She wasn't sure how she felt about last night. It happened so suddenly.

Anne washed her face and dressed for the day. The French Ambassador was coming to see her. King Louis wished to marry one of his daughters to Richard. He also expressed interest in his eldest son marrying one their daughters. If they had one that is.

"The French Ambassador, Madam," Nan announced.

He bowed. "Your Majesty."

"You may rise, Excellency. What is the nature of your visit?"

"I've come to congratulate you on the successful delivery of your sons. The prince of Wales and the duke of York."

Anne nodded. "I thank you. His Majesty and I look forward to the betrothal of the prince of Wales to Her Highness, Princess Anna."

He thanked her, bowed, and left. Later that night there was a feast in honor of the upcoming engagement between Richard and Anna. The court was in a good mood.

As was Anne. She invited her father to come back in order to celebrate but he declined. It upset her but she decided not to worry about it.

Thomas Wyatt and a woman that Anne didn't know approached her and Henry. She was a pretty woman and her belly was swollen. Blonde, blue eyes, and pale skin.

He bowed and the woman curtsied. Henry nodded that they may come closer.

"Your Majesties. May I introduce my wife, Lady Elizabeth Wyatt?"

She curtsied again. "Your Majesties. It is truly an honor."

"No. The honor is ours. We welcome you Lady Wyatt and hope that your stay at court is a pleasant."

"Thank you," she replied.

When they left Anne thought it a good time to talk to He try about the other night.

"Henry."

"Yes sweetheart?"

"About last night..."

"I'm sorry. Did I hurt you?"

"No. It was just so sudden. Do you still love me?"

He held her hands. "London will have to melt into the Thames before that happens."

She smiled and they kissed. Thomas noticed and felt his hands clench into fists. Someone clapped him on the back and he jumped before turning around.

"You alright?" Charles asked.

"Yeah. I'm fine."

Charles followed his eyes toward Henry and Anne. He nodded. "They're very loving towards each other."

"Yes. They are."

"How about a drink?"

Thomas nodded.

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Elizabeth Wyatt sat down and ate. Lady Carey, Annie's sister sat next to her. "Hello. You are Thomas Wyatt's wife correct?"

"Yes. And you are the Queen's sister."

"Yes. How far along are you?"

"Eight months. I'm staying here to give birth."

"Do you wish for a boy?"

"Every woman wishes for a boys." She glanced at her husbands. "To bear sons is a woman's only consolation in this life. To know that she's done her duty to her husband."

Mary said nothing. Elizabeth turned to her. "It must be even harder for your sister. She must bear heirs for the succession. So that the Tudors reign is a long one."

"Yes but she has succeeded. She's secure."

"Hmm. Did my husband pay a visit to her residence? A month ago he said was visiting her. He was gone for three days. A girl that visits the local village says that he spent the night there."

"I'm not sure. You must speak with the Queen."

Elizabeth didn't reply but for the rest of the night all she could do was stare at Anne.

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The next day Anne received a visit from Thomas's wife.

"The Lady Wyatt, Your Majesty," Madge announced.

Elizabeth curtsied as well as she could in her condition. Anne studied her. She should be in confinement by now.

"Your Majesty."

"Lady Wyatt. To what do I owe the pleasure?"

"I wish to ask you something."

"And that is?"

"Did my husband spend the night at your residence?"

Anne's ladies glanced at her then at each other. She gestured for them to continue their activities.

"No. He did not."

"Are you certain?"

"Excuse me? You have no right to question me."

"I di-" Elizabeth started but Anne cut her off.

"Leave. Or I shall have you cropped at the neck."

Elizabeth paled but said nothing. She curtsied quickly and left.

Later on Elizabeth dozed off and a pain coursed through her stomach which bolted her awake. She looked down and screamed when she saw blood. Her maid came running.

"Help me!" she cried.

When the ordeal was over Thomas held her as she cried. The baby was a boy and still born.

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News of Lady Wyatt's plight spread through the court like wild fire. Courtiers whispered that the Queen had caused 's fear spiked again when Henry came to asked her about it.

"I hear that she visited you," he began. "What did she want?"

"She inquired about Sir Thomas spending the night at Pembroke."

"What did you tell her?"

"I told her that it wasn't true."

"And then?"

Anne sighed. "I didn't mean what I said. She pressed me and I became annoyed."

"What did you say?"

"It doesn't matter."

"Anne. I am commanding you tell me the truth. No secrets. What did you tell her?"

"I can't."

"Anne." Henry sighed and stared at the window.

"Fine. You being placed on house arrest until you tell me the truth. Only Lady Nan and Lady Madge are to assist you. The rest of your ladies will be placed at Hatfield."

"And if they refuse?"

"Then they will be dismissed and ordered to pay a fine of 500 pounds."

Her ladies gasped. All of them decided it would be best to work at Hatfield until the situation with their mistress was sorted out.

"This isn't fair! Why are you doing this to me?"

"Tell me the truth."

"I told her I would have her sent to the scaffold."

"Why?! She's in a delicate condition. You caused her to my son!"

"What?!"

Henry stopped as they all stared at him.

"Anne."

She turned away. "Just go Henry."

"Please. You know I love you. Just listen." He tried to reach for her but she pulled back.

"Please just go."

He sighed and left.