AN: I am an awful person, I really am. I can't apologise enough for keeping you all waiting for this chapter, I just hit this huge writer's block and had no idea where I wanted to take this story, but now I do, so I'm back writing. YAY! So without keeping you any longer, here is the 10th Chapter.

As strong as you were, tender you go.
I'm watching you breathing for the last time.
A song for your heart, but when it is quiet,
I know what it means and I'll carry you home.
I'll carry you home

James Blunt- Carry You Home

Candle in the Wind

Chapter Ten:

Carry You Home

12th October 1520

Evelyn's hands rubbed her very swollen stomach and the first smile in weeks crept across her face, but it went just as fast as it came. It was past midnight and Charles was still nowhere to be seen, she was well aware of a banquet being held tonight, which she had chose not to attend due to her fragile state but even so he promised he wouldn't stay long. When he did return though, it was bound to turn into an argument, just like everything else did. She should have seen it coming, Henry's court had a way of turning even the most respectable men into scoundrels, not that Charles was one of those "most respectable" men, no , she was well aware of Charles's past history but she knew he would never be unfaithful to her, would he?

The thought both scared and angered her, getting up from her bed she walked over to the window where the rain was coming down hard, it took her back to that night where she was drunk and they made love on her bed, they were so happy back then, when their affair was still a secret, whe-when they weren't married and suddenly the tears ran down her face.

Charles felt a little guilty, he was suppose to be back a few hours ago but he was having a great time, this was his first banquet in months and he was going to enjoy himself.

"How's Evelyn doing?" Will asked catching his attention.

Charles smiled and nodded "She is well, thank you" he said. His eyes drifted back over the dance floor and his eyes fell upon some woman with long black hair, she was the complete opposite to Evie and this some-what intrigued him.

Will noticed the familiar look on his friends face "Don't think about it Charles" he warned.

"I have no idea what you're on about Will" he said defensively folding his arms across his chest.

Will scoffed "Just watch yourself" he warned, he really liked Evelyn and he wasn't about to let his stupid friend ruin his marriage.

Charles rolled his eyes "I'm going to check on Evie" he dismissed himself.

He walked down the long corridor towards their chambers, when he opened the door he saw her stood at the window crying "Evelyn?" he asked closing the door behind him.

She didn't turn around but he saw her tense up "where have you been?" she asked softly.

Charles walked over to her and went to place a hand on her shoulder but she moved away "Evie, what is the matter?"

"You were suppose to be back hours ago Charles" she stated, her expression was blank but her beautiful, big eyes were swollen.

"That's why you're crying?" he asked, his voice rising just a little.

Evie turned sharply on her heels "I am crying because you just don't care anymore!" she shouted at her husband.

Charles shook his head "I can't believe you Evelyn. I have made nothing but sacrifices for you."

"And I've not made sacrifices for you?"

"I don't have to put up with this" he said turning to leave.

Evie scoffed "Go back to your whores, you haven't changed!" she shouted.

Charles turned and quickly walked back over to her, grabbing her fiercely by the wrists and pushing up against the wall "Shut up you bitch! I could kill you and this child with my bare hands" he threatened before letting go and storming out of the room, slamming the door on his way out.

Once he was gone, she crumpled to the floor in tears, her husband, the love of her life had just threatened to kill her and her child, what was she suppose to do?

Charles was furious, how dare she accuse him of having affairs, since they have been together he had not slept with another woman. He finally made it back to the hall where the party was still in full swing, he was watching from the doorway when he felt a hand fall softly on his shoulder. Charles turned slowly to see the black haired woman smirking at him "My lord" she curtseyed.

"My lady" he bowed back.

"It is a wonderful party, is it not?" she asked.

Charles nodded "Yes it is" he agreed.

The woman smiled "So my Duke Suffolk, are you going to ask me my name any time soon? I've seen you looking at me all night" she giggled.

Charles chuckled "What is your name my dear lady?" he asked.

"Jane" she replied "I am lady in waiting to her majesty. She is excited about the birth of your child" she said.

Charles scoffed "yes well she's the only one at the moment" he grumbled, suddenly becoming angry again.

Jane smirked "Follow me Duke" she said seductively, taking hold of his hand.

Will saw the whole scene and shook his head disapprovingly, he couldn't believe that Charles was about to betray Evelyn.

"I can't leave it like this" Evelyn sobbed to herself, lifting herself up off the floor she quickly wiped her eyes and put a brush through her long hair then put on her emerald green dressing gown, which she tied across her stomach.

She walked out into the hall and down the corridor; she could hear the party in the main hall and tried to figure out a way of getting to Charles without being seen.

"Evelyn?" her heart rate quickened as the voice seemed to come from the darkness "Don't worry it's me" Will spoke coming into light.

Evie placed a hand on her heart in relief "Oh goodness, Master Compton, you scared me" she stated.

"My apologies, I did not intend to frighten you. May I ask to what you are doing?" he asked.

Evelyn sighed and smiled weakly "I'm looking for Charles, have you seen him?" she asked placing a hand on her stomach.

Will froze; of course he knew where Charles was, he was off fornicating with that woman, but he couldn't tell her, it would cost her too much distress "I'm sorry I don't" he lied.

Evelyn knew he lying "You're not a very good liar William" she said sternly.

"Look Evelyn-" he was suddenly cut off with the sound of giggling coming from outside.

They both made their way to the window and saw Charles and that Whore in the gardens "Oh my god" she said breathlessly, her hand flew to her mouth when she saw that woman kiss her husband. Suddenly there was a pain in her stomach and she crumpled to the floor with a cry.

Will was by her side in a second and noticed the blood "Oh god. GUARDS!" he shouted.

Within seconds guards came rushing up the stairs and were shocked to see the Princess on the floor, bleeding "What..."

"Go get someone!" Will shouted lifting his friend's wife into his arms and carried her to her room.

He kicked open the door to her room and startled her ladies in waiting "What's happened?" one of them screamed.

"It's the baby" he replied placing her down on the bed and she cried out again "there, there Evelyn, everything going to be all right."

"Charles, I want Charles."

Henry sat holding his wife's hand as he watched the rest of his court dance, his attention was suddenly drawn to a guard who entered the room and go over to Cromwell, he watched as Cromwell's eyes widened and then make his way over to him "your majesty, your sister has gone into labour" he spoke.

Anne gasped "but she's only eight months pregnant" she said shocked.

Cromwell nodded "I'm afraid it doesn't look good" he said sadly.

Henry and Anne quickly got up from their thrones and left the hall towards Evelyn's room.

Charles was shocked when Jane kissed him, at first he kissed her back but then pushed her away, he loved Evie to much to do this to her "I'm sorry I can't" he said.

Jane was shocked "you can't?" she asked.

Charles nodded "I love my wife too much to hurt her in anyway" he spoke and left.

"Just wait Charles Brandon, you will be mine soon enough" she muttered with a smirk.

Charles rounded the corner to his and Evie's room and saw it being guarded by two guards, his pace quickened and he burst through the door to see the King, Queen and Will sat there, worry etched onto their faces "What's happened?" he demanded.

"Charles , Evie's gone into labour" Anne spoke softly trying to hide the sadness in her voice.

Just then the door opened and the physician came out wiping the blood from his hands which worried everyone in the room "Well?" Charles shouted.

The physician sighed "It's not looking good. She has lost a lot of blood and is too weak to push so we are going to have to operate" he spoke softly making sure they understood "We will do everything we can" he said before going back into the room.

Charles sank to the floor and Will narrowed his eyes "If she dies, it will be your fault. She saw what happened in the gardens" he said sternly but low so Henry and Anne couldn't hear.

"Oh god no" Charles said shakily.