November 30th 1510

Queen Jasmina Tudor Nee Potter POV

Queen Jasmina Potter Guest Chambers, Palacio de la Aljafería

Being almost four months pregnant in just one day and in Spain, in another country itself. Spain's amazing, I love it but I worry that we won't be back in time to have the babes born in England as tradition dictates.

The next morning when I see Queen Isabella, King Ferdinand, Princess Catalina, and her siblings, I curtsy, not knowing I took Catalina's place in the marriage bed.

''I am honored to meet you Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand.'' I say as I curtsy, waiting for Queen Isabella to acknowledge me as Queen in my own right.

''We are honored to meet you, Queen Jasmina and King Henry.'' Queen Isabella says and I curtsy once again.

''An honor? Mother!'' Catalina says and I back away, as if I have been slapped.

''Catalina, silence.'' Queen Isabella says, scolding her daughter as she feels that Catalina should behave like the princess she is.

"Queen Isabella, may I ask you a question?" I ask as I want to know who my mother's family was.

"Of course, you may ask me a question dear one." Queen Isabella says and looks at me like I am a family member but that's impossible, right?

"My mother, Aurora Potter nee Ramos' family came from here and I was wondering who my family is since my mother died, giving birth." I ask.

"Aurora? You mean Aunt Aurora?" Catalina asks, shocking me and I have to sit down.

"My mother was a-a bastard?" I ask and I have tears in my eyes as Charles will use that against me, as I know if he ever learns, he'll be happy to tell everyone that listens.

"What? What is it cousin?" Catalina asks, noticing my pale face and the fear on my face. I shake my head; afraid she'll think I'm a child.

"She's still afraid of Charles Brandon, your Majesties." Henry says. I turn around, and look at him, stunned that he said it.

"Cousin? What did he do?" Catalina asks, concerned about me and I bite my lip, wondering if I should say but Aunt Isabella just got better.

But before I can stop Henry from doing anything, as I don't want to worry my family, he tells them everything. And I bury my head in my hands.

Catalina and the others start ranting in Spanish and I wince as I know they won't take it easy on him now or ever.


January 1st 1511

King Henry VIII POV

We are headed back to England, and I watch Jasmina hug her Royal family members before she boards the ship.

"I'll write to you Auntie, Catalina, everyone." Jasmina says, waving goodbye, crying as she doesn't want to leave.

"You'll see them again, my love. We are just needed in England right now and the fact Bridget is marrying King Francis I (son of Maximilian I) of Germany." I speak.

"Not to mention, we've been away from our babies for two months." Jasmina says, worried.

"Hey, it's okay, we're going to them right now. And in three months, they'll be siblings, to a Prince or Princess." I speak.

Jasmina sends a goodbye wave again, promising Catalina that she'll send for her, as she wants her cousin nearby.


Catalina Trastámara POV

I watch my cousin sail away and know that I cannot blame her for what happened anymore as she doesn't know. Henry should have told her that he was supposed to marry me or another Royal family member of Spain for peace. I should have known when they said she was of Royal blood, they meant our blood.

I have been so selfish, so hurt that he chose her that I haven't acted like a true Princess since he married her. As now I know she wasn't selfish, I feel horrid and to top it off, she's Aunt Aurora's daughter! Her only daughter, as the baby they say died with her was sent to us after being kidnapped from his father and switched with a baby that unfortunately did not survive.

Juan will love meeting his family, He's a year younger than the twins, and yet, he does not covet anything of theirs. He only wants to meet them and bond with them as a brother should.

I learn I am to marry King Sigismund I of Poland and be his Queen and mother to his heirs. The only thing is, I don't like the distance from Spain and England.


January 27th 1511

King Sigismund I POV

King Sigismund's I Guest Chambers

I am in my chambers, ready to wed my bride and I prepare as I get in my wedding garb and go to the Royal Chapel.

"I, King Sigismund I of Poland take thee, Princess Catalina Trastámara of Castile to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part, and thereto I plight thee my troth." I speak.

"I, Princess Catalina Trastámara of Castile take thee, King Sigismund I of Poland to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to be Bonaire and buxom at bed and at board, till death do us part, and thereto I plight unto thee my troth." Catalina says.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife." the priest says then I kiss my bride.

My Archbishop comes over to coronate Catalina as Queen.

"Will you solemnly promise and swear to govern the people of Poland and the dominions thereto belonging, according to the statutes in Parliament agreed on, and the laws and customs of the same? The archbishop asks.

"I solemnly promise to do so.'' Catalina swears.

"Will you to your power cause law and justice in mercy to be executed in all your judgements?" he asks.

''I will.'' Catalina vows.

'Will you to the utmost of your power maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the gospel and the Catholic religion established by law, and will you preserve unto the bishops and clergy of the Polish realms, and to the churches committed to their charge, all such rights and privileges as by law do or shall appertain unto them, or any of them?'' he asks.

''All this I promise to do.'' Catalina vows.

Catlina puts her hand on a gospel.

'The things which I have here before promised, I will perform and keep. So, help me God.'' Catalina vows.

''I now declare you the Queen of Poland." the Archbishop declares as he crowns Catlina as the Queen of Poland.


Queen Catalina POV

Catalina and Sigismund I Chambers

I wait for my husband to enter and as soon as he does, he makes love to me, impregnating me and soon, we'll be in Poland where I'll deliver his heir and be loved by the people. But will my husband love me?