A/N So after your last reviews we decided something very very important for the plot. Lola actually is going to die. However it is not going to happen in the next 10 or even more chapters. So even if you actually like her, don't stop reading and let me know that so we can do something so everyone is going to be happy. If you don't like her just be patient.

Chapter 12

Mary, Queen of Scots was out of her chambers for first time in days. She had decided she won't leave some words to scare her and give Lola the satisfaction of knowing she don't want to see her. However while walking down the corridors of her castle, she noticed that every time she was passing by some servant, they stopped their conversation and continue when she wasn't able to hear them. She was sure what did it mean. They were either talking about her or about something she should not find out. That's why when she spotted the next pair of whispering servants, she stopped in the near corner and listened:

"So you think it is true then?" one of the girls asked.

"How could it be not? Don't you see her behavior. Just like she is the Queen. Elizabeth said she heard it from a friend of Jane, her lady-in-waiting." the other responded.

"Yes but how could it possible be true? They were so happy the last two weeks. If even their marriage is not happy, what chance have ours?"

"You think that Queen Mary knows?" the second girl laughed "She doesn't have any idea." Idea about what? Mary was wondering. "Do you really think that we all would be here if she knew that Lady Lola is the King's mistress?" For Mary it seemed that this sentence ruined her whole world. Everything she believed and hoped this past month was gone with only one sentence which wasn't even sure but a rumor. She couldn't leave her tears fall. Not now. She had to be strong. They don't deserve to her suffering. She won't give them that satisfaction. So Lola is Francis' mistress. How wonderful!

…..

Lady Lola went to her chambers after she talked to Bash and Kenna. She didn't really remember what they told her except the news that Kenna was pregnant. But the only thing that Lola was thinking of was the letter she got from lord Stevenson and the one she was about to send him.

Lola sat on the chair behind her desk and started writing. Two minutes after she was ready and gave the letter to her only lady-in-waiting with strict instructions. Lady Jane nodded and left the room holding the letter tight.

...

Nostradamus was walking in the castle when he saw lady Jane who was walking out.

"Lady Jane", he said and bowed.

Milord", Jane blushed and nodded.

"Are you going outside the castle?", asked the man noticing the letter in her arms. He knew it was written by Lola.

"Yes, milord. I have to deliver this letter."

"I believe you have a lot to do so let me do this favour for you - I will deliver the letter.", suggested Nostradamus. He smiled but Jane was unsure. "C'mon lady Jane, you can trust me!"

"I know but..."

"But what?"

"It is a secret", lady Jane whispered and gave Nostradamus the letter. He nodded and kissed her on the forehead. "Will you come tonight?"

"If I am able", lady Jane blushed and returned into the castle running.

...

My dear lord,

the day and hour of the meeting are very suitable for me. I am very pleased that I've caught your grace's eye for I've heard you are a very noble man. I am waiting the next thursday to come being inpatient.

Lady L.

Queen Catherine smashed the letter. She was angry but also glad that she had something against Lola and Stevenson. So they will meet. The next thursday. But where?

"Silly girl!", shouted Catherine. "You have to find some more details", she told Nostradamus after a long silence. "I have to know where the meeting will be."

"Yes, my Queen."

"You did good that you came to me. Mary and Francis should not know. This battle is my own. And this time I will win as I did the previous one."

Nostradamus understood what Catherine was talking about. He just nodded.

"I will decide what to do with this."

…...

Mary burst in to the room where her husband was meeting the advisers not caring about what the guards were saying. Her anger was easily seen on her face. Her eyes quickly find Francis' face amongst the others and her glance stayed at him:

"Leave us!" she ordered not even looking to see who was there. Once when the doors were closed again she started making little and slow steps towards Francis just like a lioness before killing its victim.

"'Mary! What the hell..." But Francis was interrupted by a slap on his face. "What was that for?" he looked at her confused and angry.

"Tell me Francis. Who am I?" Mary responded calmly ignoring his question.

"What kind of stupid game is this!" Francis threw his hands in the air. "You are Mary! My wife!"

"This is where you wrong." she raised her voice. "My name is Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland! I am the daughter of James V and Marie de Guise! I am the cousin of Elizabeth I! I am the sister of leaders all around Europe. I am friend and ally of the pope himself! My people are even in the New World! So tell me, did you really expect I won't find out?"

"Find out about what? Mary I have no idea what are you talking about!" Francis raised his voice too.

"How about talking to your official mistress about it, then? I am sure she will explain exactly what I am talking about. Who knows? Maybe she can even convince you that this will be the best decision." Mary screamed. She was going to show him who was the ruler here.

"My mistress? You heard then. It was a mistake which I will fix soon. I promise. There wasn't anything between us. Mary, I swear! It was for Christina's sake." Francis tried to speak calmly hoping she will do the same.

"So you will fix it? Of course, you will! After all how could you make your precious Christina your legitimate heir if her mother is just a mistress? Should I start looking for a convent or you will simply kill me?" she smiled sarcastically "Please don't use poison. I am terrified of it. Or of serial killer. It was my child dream to be beheaded after all. I am sure you can make up enough evidences." Francis looked at her wordless. He couldn't believe his eyes. How could Mary think that he will kill her? When did she become so mistrustful towards him. Broken trust and broken hearts. He knew that.

"Do you really believe that? How could you even think of it? Mary I am not killing or divorcing you!" Francis exclaimed hoping to convince her.

"Well your mistress said another things when she came to threat me yesterday." Mary said wanting this conversation to be over.

"She threatened you? How?" Francis asked concerned. Lola didn't have the right.

"Well she may have mentioned something about keeping her enemies close and how there is bond between you stronger than it will ever be with me. Well the lesson was that I can't know for how long I will be here." Mary finished bored.

"Mary there is nothing between Lola and me! I promise I will let her know her place. I won't allow anything to happen to you!" Francis took her face in his hands.

"You can't know that! I can't know that! We once agreed you will stop making me promises you know in your heart you cannot keep." she stepped away from him and left the room without second glance.

A/N I am waiting for your opinions and questions :**