So, I finally managed to find some time to write the chapter. I wanted to say that there is a poll on my profile page that I would like you all the visit after reading this chapter. Hope you enjoy.

Bash was walking out of an inn nearby Lyon that he had stayed in for the night after riding all through the night. If he had, had it his way then he would've began searching almost immediately after arriving but he knew that it would be best if his energy was in full. Lyon was a beautiful place that Bash could consider taking Kenna one day but unfortunately that day was not today as he was here on different circumstances.

As he walked into the main street of the town he kept his eye out for anyone suspicious. Since no one saw the assassin, there was no way to narrow down the line of suspects and that meant that to Bash. Anyone and everyone might have ties to this man. And if anyone could be a suspect that meant he would have to move quickly, Lyon is a city almost as large as Paris and has a population similar to it.

Looking around he saw a local inn that seemed to be quite crowded, that to him seem like the best place to start. It made sense to him the they would convene in a place like this, hide in plain sight.

"Bash" a sudden voice said as he felt a hand being placed on his shoulder. Quickly turning around to see who it was he was greeted with the sight of his good friend Leith.

"Leith, what are you doing here?" Bash asked as he pulled him over to area where it was less crowded.

"I heard you had left for Lyon and I thought you could use some help in catching these men"

"Ok, fine you can help. Do you have any idea of who we're looking for?"

"Last night when I arrived in Lyon I saw a man ride into town and check in at the local inn."

Bash looked up to make eye contact with Leith as they both got the same thought in their minds. "He could still be there" Bash said as he shifted his to the building.

"Let's go check it out." Leith said as he and Bash began to walk towards the building. The two walked into the building where is was full of drunks and people looking to sell anything they could find. Scanning the room Leith tapped on Bash's shoulder when a particular man came in to his view.

"That man, he was the one who came into town last night." Leith said as he gave a glance into his general direction.

"What do you want to do stay here or confront him?" Leith asked.

"Stay here for now and wait for the other men to show up. Something tells me he is not as guilty as the others." Bash said as the two sat at a table that was near enough to overhear their conversation but not to near that he would become suspicious.

"What makes you say that?" Leith said with a confused tone.

"I spoke to his wife back at the castle. I also read some letters that the other men had sent him, there is evidence that they blackmailed him into it."

"Which means?"

"That he'll be the one most likely to convert to our side and if that happens then they will begin to fall and we will find out the truth of what happened"

"Alright then let's wait him out.

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"What do you think it will be like at the party? Mary asked as she and Francis walked through the gardens. It was a sunny day and now that Mary was moments away from giving birth she wanted to spend as much time outside before going into seclusion.

"It will be like any other party, smile and try not to let our true emotions out." Francis said as he let out a sigh.

"But why does it have to be like that?" Mary stopped walking and turned to face Francis "Why do we constantly have put on this mask for everyone?"

Francis moved his hands next to hers and held them close to her swollen belly "I know, I know Mary. But think of it this way: now the moments where we can be ourselves have all the more meaning."

"Thank you, Francis" Mary said as she let out a sniffle "You always know what to say to make me feel better." After a moment of silence, the two began to walk again.

"So, I heard my mother talking about some sort of dress."

Mary let out a small laugh "Catherine asked to see me a few days ago, I didn't even have time to walk through the door before she pulled me aside to try on some dress."

"What kind of dresses?" Francis asked.

"Three in total. One for the upcoming party and two for giving birth." Francis gave her a confused look as she said the last part of her sentence.

"You have outfits for giving birth now?" Francis scoffed.

"Yes, and we wear them because it's better than normal clothes."

"How so?"

"Would you want to wear a corset while giving birth?"

"Forget I said anything." Francis sighed as he gave a roll of his eyes.

Mary let out a laugh and soon Francis joined in. But unfortunately, the moment could not last forever as soon enough a messenger came running up to them. In his hands was a letter and by the looks of it, it was sent by someone very important.

"A letter from the English ambassador my King" the boy said as he handed the letter to Francis. Afterwards he quickly bowed and made his way back inside the castle.

"What could Elizabeth want?" Mary asked as she looked over Francis' shoulder to try and get a glimpse of the letters contents.

Francis carefully opened the letter so that the seal would not be broken and started to read the words aloud. "I Elizabeth, Queen of England with to come to France to meet my cousin and better our relationship with not only Scotland but France as well." Francis read as he looked through the letter.

Folding the letter back up Francis looked up toward Mary who had a face of shock on her. It was easy for him to tell that she was anxious about this offer, meeting her cousin. The person she had been born to be an enemy's with was now going to come into her home and act like nothing bad ever happened to them.

"Mary, we don't have to accept her offer. If you're not ready to meet her them we can ask her to come another time."

"No, I want to meet her actually. It would be nice to understand what all this has been like from her point of view"

"I think it would be best to have this conversation inside where we can be calmer, ok?" Francis said as he signalled for them the begin walking, but as they walked up towards the doors of the castle he heard Mary gasp.

Quickly turning around Francis saw Mary with her back arched and her hands on her stomach. As she cried out once more in pain Francis rushed to her side and supported her.

"Mary what's wrong!" Francis shouted as he helped her to stand up straight.

"The baby" She let out a breath "It's coming."

Thank you for your patience with this chapter. I had a couple of you ask me where the chapter was so to answer you questions this it what happened. I uploaded the first attempt 'Bumps in the road', but I quickly took it down as I wanted to rewrite it. Thank you so much and see you next week.