Henry was never as angry as he was when he heard news of the birth of Anne's son. She, the woman who lost his sons, gave birth a healthy boy to another man. Was The God mocking him? How was possible that he, the King of England, didn't have an heir, jet the mere Viscount had? That wasn't right. That boy should be his and Anne should be his too. Charles told him that she named her son Edward. He planned to name his son that way. Bloody Edward Seymour stole everything from him. Two days passed since he heard the news and he still couldn't calm down. He felt like everybody was laughing at him. Jane invited him to dine with her, but he didn't want to see her now, he just wanted to drink and forget. At the first he wanted to call Lady Ursula but then he decided against. She reminded him of Anne, but she wasn't her, she is just a plain copy. He drank another goblet of wine and left his chambers for the first time since he found about the birth of Anne's son. Before he knew, he was outside her chambers. He wanted to yell at her for giving herself to another man, for being happy without him and for not loving him anymore, but then he saw her. She slept peacefully in a big bed. She looked like an angel. Her beautiful curls were spread around her and her slightly tanned skin had some beautiful glow. He came closer to the bed and carefully took one of her curls. It was as soft as he remembered. Henry remembered happy times during their courtship. They were so in love. She will be his once again, they are meant for each other. He slowly stroked her cheek and turned to leave, but then he noticed the cradle. The boy was awake, but he didn't cry. Henry carefully studied him. Little Edward Seymour was living picture of his mother. They shared the same dark hair and black eyes. There wasn't a trace of Seymour in him. While he looked at the infant Henry imagined that the boy was his and that Anne was still his wife. He felt tears gather in the corners of his eyes. It was too late, Anne was married to another man, she can't be his wife once again, but she can be his beloved mistress. He will make her fall in love with him once again. With that thought, King Henry left the chambers of his former wife.
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Anne smiled at her son. He brought so much joy in her life. Little Ed was a very good baby; he only cried when he was hungry or when he needs a change. Her life would be the perfect if only her husband and daughter were with her. She wanted Edward to meet their son and she was sure that Elizabeth will adore her little brother. She kissed her son's soft bow when Madge walked in. Anne noticed that she looked troubled.
"What is Madge?" She asked.
"My Lady, The Queen is her."
Anne was puzzled. What in the world did Jane Seymour want from her? She quickly checked herself in the mirror.
"Bring her in."
Before she knew, her former rival and the woman who killed her baby stood before her. Jane Seymour wore a splendid red gown fit for a Queen, but the color didn't suit her and Anne thought that she looked much better in the gowns she wore while she was her lady-in-waiting. Anne also noticed that the woman was very nervous. "Good," She thought, "She is still afraid of me."
"Lady Beauchamp."The Queen said and nodded her head.
"You're Majesty, what brings you to my rooms?" Anne asked in a cold voice and she saw Jane flinch.
"I wanted to meet my nephew."
"This is my SON, Lord Edward Seymour," Anne said and gestured to sleeping baby in her arms. Jane came a little closer.
"He looks just like you."
"No, he has Edward's nose, "Anne replied and smiled, but then she remembered with whom she was talking.
"Could you ask His Majesty to return my brother home?" Jane asked in a soft voice. Anne could see that she was very worried and for a moment, she felt sympathetic toward the new Queen. Both of them cared very much for Edward.
"I tried. You are his wife and the Queen and you are carrying his heir, surely he will listen to you." Anne said and she could see the sorrow on Jane's face.
"He is bewitched by you."
"I didn't bewitch anyone! I wish that he would leave me alone. Maybe you don't believe me, but I love your brother. You wanted to be Queen, now tell me, how does it feel?" Anne asked, but Jane stayed silent.
"You thought that it will be completely different, you even promised to bring Princess Mary back at Court, but where is she?"
"Once I have my son, I will be secured." Jane protested
"I thought the same , you will be secured as the Queen, but with the each day you will be more and more miserable, because of Henry's actions, believe me, I know."Anne said.
"I came here to discuss the peace with you."
"I'm just telling you the truth. I don't think that I can be friends with you, but we can be allies."
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When Jane Seymour left her chambers Anne turned her attention to her son, when, once again, Madge rushed into the room.
"Oh God, please don't tell me that now the Cromwell wishes to see me." She grumbled when she noticed that her lady-in-waiting looks concerned.
"It's the King, my Lady," Madge replied and Anne frowned.
"Let him in, hopefully, he will be short."
Soon enough Henry walked in.
"Anne." He said and smiled.
"Henry, I'm sorry that I can't bow to you, but the doctor said that I must rest in the bed."
"It's alright. I hope that you are well."
"I am as well as the woman can be without her husband."
"I came here to congratulate you on the birth of your son."
"Thank you, I hope that you and the Queen will be just as fortunate," Anne replied. She, of course, knew that Henry was very unhappy that she birthed son to another man. Her ladies told her of how he flew into the rage when he heard the news. She flinched a little bit when he sat on the bed next to her.
"He is the picture of you;" Henry said when he laid eyes on her son.
"The Queen said the same thing."
"Jane was here?"
"She wished to meet her nephew."
"You know, he could be mine," Henry said after a few minutes of silence.
"But he is not. He is Edward's and I hope that my husband will see our son soon enough."
"Rebellion is almost crushed; your sweet husband will be here shortly enough." He replied in a mocking voice because he hated how she missed bloody Seymour man.
"I hope so."
"I have the gift for you, Anne."
"I can't take anything from you, Henry, I am a married woman," Anne said
"You will like this gift," Henry told her and took her hand into his.
"I am granting you two former monasteries. You can do anything with them." He said and smiled when he noticed shock on her face.
"Thank you, Henry, you truly shocked me."
"Do you have any ideas what can you do with them."
"I do. One of them will be turned into the school for poor and the other hospital. This is truly amazing. Thank you."
"Everything for your smile Anne." He told her and kissed her hand.
AN: Thank you all for the reviews on the last chapter, I hope that you liked this chapter, just as much.
So Henry has a new plan how to get Anne, but will it work? Should Jane survive the labor, or should she die?
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