Queen's Chambers, Stirling Castle, Scotland
February 14th 1502
Queen Margaret POV
I want to divorce my husband and return home but I am not lucky enough for that as we have consummated the marriage and only the death of my husband can set me free from this loveless marriage.
And apparently, I am to be given three chances to have a son. My Tudor blood is as strong as the Stewart blood and I shall give him an heir as apparently, I had been pregnant, but lost the baby.
I see his brothers and go and talk to them, hoping that they'll give me advice on what my husband wants.
They assure me everything will be fine and to do as James wants for now.
I go to James and we make love, not knowing that a child of Scotland has entered my womb.
I wish I could say that my husband is coming to love me but it doesn't seem that way.
King's Study, Stirling Castle
March 27th 1502
King James IV POV
I am talking with my brothers about my wife when they surprise me with news that she wants to have a loving marriage.
I end it with my lovers and send them to their home in the countryside and to be never seen or heard from at Court again.
I start doting on my Queen and I never take another lover again.
I believe Margaret may be with child and I pray so as I need an heir and I want children. Many children if possible.
Should I still keep her from her family except for births, Christmases and such or should I let her see them more? From the way I hear it, Queen Genevieve shall need some company as Prince Henry is to go to Austria for a year to learn their customs and Princess Mary to France to learn their customs as well.
Princess Mary is to marry Francois, who should anything happen to King Louis shall be King of France himself.
And Prince Henry in eight years' time is to marry Eleanor of Austria.
So, I shall allow Margaret to go but only for a month and if it is discovered that she is pregnant, shall return here until such a time we can visit with the babes as even the Queen of England, Ireland, and Wales should know that a babe cannot travel on a ship for long.
Queen's Chambers, Stirling Castle
March 30th 1502
Queen Margaret POV
I cannot believe my husband is going to let me visit my family. I pack and I travel all the way to England to see my brothers and sisters.
I get to England and surprise my family and spend time with Genevieve as I know how hard it must be for her to open her heart to us and now all of us, except Arthur, are leaving.
''Brother, Sister. It is so nice to see you again.'' I tell Arthur and Genevieve.
''Margaret, it is so nice to see you.'' Queen Genevieve says.
I hug Genevieve and I am careful around her with my bags and everything as she is four months with child.
I know Genevieve will feel lonely but I shall always visit and bring any children I may have.
I see Genevieve, Arthur, Henry, and Mary for a month until it is determined that I am with child and I go back to Scotland, leaving them with teary goodbyes.
Throne Room, Stirling Castle
April 29th 1502
King James IV POV
I take a breath as I get ready to tell the people about the heir to the throne in my wife's womb.
''People of Scotland, God has blessed my marriage to Queen Margaret for the Queen is pregnant with the heir of Scotland.'' I say and the people cheer, knowing a Crown Prince shall be born in six months' time.
I go to my wife and apologize that I cut the time with her family short but that I had been worried about her and the baby but mostly her as we could always try again but to lose her would be losing my heart.
Margaret kisses me at that and says she understands and prays that the baby will be our Crown Prince.
The marriage was only meant to bring peace and it brought love with it.
I see a letter from Lady Elizabeth Boleyn and I open it as she was a dear friend for she had come to Scotland once. I even offered to marry her and make her Queen but she said that she didn't want to stand between the happiness that I could have.
My dear friend,
My husband is plotting treason and I ask for safety in Scotland with my children as I am afraid, he will try and say that I agree with him,
Your friend
Lady Elizabeth Howard.
I immediately reply and tell the Queen what has happened.
''James, if I die in childbirth, wait the six months and then you can marry Elizabeth Boleyn. Tell the Pope about her plight and she shall be divorced from the traitor.'' Margaret says.
I send a letter to King Arthur II warning him of Boleyn's treachery and I send another to ask for a papal Bull for Elizabeth Boleyn, which he grants and she's Elizabeth Howard once more.
I hope Margaret does not die as I have come to love her with my whole heart. Yes I do love Lady Elizabeth Howard but I will not tarnish her reputation and I will not cheat on my wife.
God, please give me a sign of what to do. I am lost and wish to know what I should do.
