Mary wished that her mother was here to advise her. Today she was marrying Dauphin of France. They already met two days ago when she came to Paris and he seemed like a good man who will respect her and she hoped that they will form a good friendship or maybe, she didn't dare to hope, even grow to love each other. After she stepped her foot in the French Court she heard about his mistress and his devotion to her. The both Queen and King of France found the time to visit her,but French Prince didn't even try to contact her since their first and Mary suspected that he spent all of his free time with that woman. She knew that the role of royal wife was to bear an heir and look away when the husband decides to show a favor to some other woman,but she couldn't settle on that. The Princess promised to herself that she will gain her husband's respect and love and have an active role in his reign one day. She already endured so many hardships and she will endure this with her head held high. Mary looked at the big mirror. She wore a beautiful ivory ball gown with a long train, basque waist, and floral embroidery, to symbol her fertility, on the neckline and over the skirt. The dress had a magnificent lace full length fitted sleeves. Her head was adorned with a beautiful floral tiara wish was a wedding gift from her father-in-law. The tiara features a garland of five wild roses in diamonds mounted in silver and gold. The individual elements could be removed and worn separately. She also decided to wear a simple diamond ring which she inherited from her dear mother.

Mary thought that she looked very beautiful and regal and she hoped that her husband will see her in that way too. During her ride with the carriage to the Basilica of Saint Denis,where the wedding ceremony will take place, people cheered to her and threw her lilies, the symbol of French royal family. She was pleased that the common folk showed their support to her rather than to Lady Diane, just like the people of England choose her mother over that whore Anne Boleyn. When she came before the Basilica she put a small smile on her face,and bravely stepped inside. The Basilica was filled with people who were dressed in their best clothes. The first person who Mary noticed was her future husband Dauphin. She had to admit that he looked very handsome in a heavily adorned gold clothes. The next person who she saw was her rival. Mary instantly recognized the woman whom many described to her. Diane de Poitiers was dressed in a magnificent light blue dress with off the shoulder bodice trimmed with a lavish tulle ruffle and delicate beaded butterfly accents. The dress was designed with a two-toned layered tulle skirt that is fabulous and full ,with the radiant sequins scattered throughout to add the perfect touch of sparkle. She wore a simple diamond necklace with fleur-de-lis pendant. Mary was shocked when the woman smiled kindly at her. She expected angry and jealous look and she was prepared to that,k but she didný know how to react to the smile. She decided to act like she didn't saw it.

In the front row sat the King and his Spanish Queen ,who were dressed in the matching clothes, and next to them sat the former Dauphine Catherine de Medici. The woman looked very sad, and Mary suspected that she didn't mourn just her husband, but her loss of power too. When she came to the altar she inhaled deeply, she was ready.

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Anne laughed as Edward twirled her across the dance floor. It was the New's Year Eve and everybody was happy. This was a very good year for Anne.

"You look enchanting tonight," Edward whispered to her. He thought that she looked very beautiful in a deep red gown.

"Thank you, husband, I find you very handsome too."She returned the compliment and she meant it. To her, he was the most handsome man in the whole world.

"I can't wait until we are alone."

"I am very impatient too." She replied and they parted once the music stopped. Anne wanted to go to sit down for a bit,but then she noticed Henry coming toward them. They [politley bowed to their King.

"My Lord Beauchamp, Lady Anne." Henry nodded to them, "I have a task for you."

"We are honored to help Your Majesty in any way," Edward said

"I am glad to hear that. I decided that its time for me to marry again." The King announced and Anne almost gasped from a shock. It was barely a four months since his wife's death and he already had a new marriage on the mind.

"I can't decide between three candidates which are Christina of Milan. Anne and Amalia of Cleves, but once I made my decision you will go to fetch my bride to me."

"We are honored."

"Now, Lady Anne, may I have this dance?" Henry asked

"Of course, you may Your Majesty," Anne replied.

"You are the most beautiful woman in the room, Anne," Henry said once the music started.

"Thank you, Henry, for your kind words."

"Do you remember our first new year together?"

"Of course, I remember, but you must not think about that now. It will be better if you focus on your upcoming marriage instead on the past."

"I can marry a hundred times Anne,but you will never be my past."

"I don't want to talk about that. I think that it will be very good if you form an alliance with Cleves and I heard that both girls are very pretty."

"I thought the same,they are reformers too."

The music stopped and they politely bowed to each other and parted.

AN: I hope that you liked this chapter. Review, please.