AN: Yes, finally a new chapter. I can't believe I am up to chapter 9 in this story! It was like only yesterday. I still will only have 15 chapters but remember an eventual sequel is in the works. Also there is finally a poll for this story. You can decide how Rosalie and Henry's relationship develops so go and do that.

I know that I have such loyal readers here, who review every chapter and I was wondering that if you don't already, would you mind having a look at my other stories. They are solely more Tudor based than this story, even though it is rooted in historical storyline. So if you would take the time to read and review them, it would be appreciated immensely.

Anyway, there is nothing else I can really say. I would like to thank superstargirl818 who gave me a brilliant idea for the story. I would also like to thank everyone that reviewed the last chapter. There were some new reviewers which always makes me smile and I had seven reviews in total which is equal with the largest I had with this story. I know that I don't get as many reviews as other stories do but I am glad with the loyal following that I do have. Anyway, please enjoy as usual and review, let's see if we can break the record.

PS: There are two Edward's in the story. Most of the time Edward Cullen will be known as Edward while Edward Seymour will be known as Seymour, you will work out why in the story.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Twilight or The Tudors.

Chapter Nine: The Return

29 May 1536

Rosalie had Alice continually give her reports on how little Elizabeth was doing. While Alice continued to serve the 'illegitimate' princess, Rosalie was staying with Esme and Edward who were trying to help Emmett deal with his new way of life. Rosalie didn't mind so much, she had to do it on her own and she knew how much having someone there meant. She was also glad as it gave her another thing to keep her occupied so she didn't go and rip Henry's head off with her own hands.

Maybe that was the problem. She had to stop thinking about him. She wasn't some love struck woman, she was a mature, a very mature woman even though she didn't look like it. She knew that she in fact had been a murderer as well as Henry had been but her killing was justified, Henry's was not and she had to remember that. Why couldn't she get the buzzing her brain that was known as Henry VIII of England out of her mind? She thought that she was about to go on the brink of insanity but Edward continuously told her that he didn't think vampires could go crazy. Well, she thought, she would be the first.

Luckily, as soon as she felt like ripping Edward's head off for laughing at her thoughts, Esme walked in, holding a letter in her hand, a letter with a great seal on top of it. From this distance away Rosalie could tell who it was from. Esme smiled at Rosalie and handed her the letter. To Rosalie's surprise, she held to letters in her hand. She looked up at Esme puzzled. Esme smiled, "Lady Jane Seymour also wrote you a letter."

Rosalie was even more puzzled, why would Jane want to write to her. In truth, they were really rivals. She had to believe that this was a letter written by 'her' but the words of her over cautious and protective brother Edward. She gently broke the seal of the letter as Esme left her side. As Rosalie opened the letter, she silently chuckled as Esme tried to get Edward to come with her, to give Rosalie at least the illusion of privacy. As Edward finally made his departure from the room, she focused on the shaky hand-writing of Lady Jane: ~

Mistress Rosalie Hale

My letter will come as a shock to you I am sure. I am not sure why I write this when I know that you must be grieving for the...the late Queen that you served so well. In all truth of the matter, I write you this letter in the hope that you will show me some kindness in return for the kindness I am sending to you.

I know that His Majesty desires you with his heart but as his future wife, I am bound to serve and obey and if his heart so wishes you in it, I will obey his judgement. I also know that you serve and obey your responsibilities. I ask that I find a place in your heart as I wish you to come and serve me as one of my own ladies-in-waiting. I do already have my ladies and understand if you do not wish to as I know what difficulties it would present.

I wish nothing but to have my ladies loyal to me and His Majesty and I am sure that you are a find candidate to serve and obey.

Lady Jane Seymour

Rosalie was literally shocked for words. Jane wanted her to serve her as a lady-in-waiting? Jane at least realised that they were in fact rivals, so why would she want to place her there, right in the King's way. Yet, for the short time that Rosalie had spent with Jane while serving Anne Boleyn she could tell that she was a sweet woman willing to please anyone but she was also cunning just like the best of them. Her family could have pushed into writing this and then trap her into some unknown plan or place, never to be seen again. Not that she could fight off two grown men; more if she had to, it was just that she wanted to trust someone again. Also, if she was at court, she could fight for a place in His Majesties heart for his daughter Elizabeth. Rose knew that he must still love Elizabeth, even if he has jilted her since the death of her mother.

Thoughts of Henry reminded her of the other letter that was placed in her lap. She gently folded up Jane's letter and placed it back on her lap and tore open Henry's, not caring if she was to break the seal fiercely or not. For some reason, she wanted to read his letter, either for the fact that she could laugh at every word that he wrote or that she really wanted to read his letter. For some reason, she really couldn't figure out which way her mind was leading. She looked at the more accurate handwriting and then read Henry's letter: ~

Rosalie

The way that you have not replied to my letters is astonishing and rude but yet my heart couldn't care as it long's to see your face again. I understand that you are insulted by the way that I speak so openly but all I say is out of love and admiration I bear for your being. I want you, I want you in every way, and I want our bodies to meet.

The way you left me without warning shocked me and maddened me with desire for your presence even more. I will not permit you to leave me hanging for much longer. You are my rose and I want you in all sense of the word. My passion must speak plainly.

With a heavy heart

HR

Rosalie couldn't believe what she was reading yet again, in none of the letters before had he been so brash about the topic of his love for her. In the five letters before this is was nothing but wanting her back and would use force if he had to.

For some reason, this letter had touched her in ways the previous ones had not. Maybe the letter from Jane and Henry had made her change her mind about the way she saw life. Of course, in no way would she forgive them but she was doing this for Elizabeth and for the promise she made to Anne Boleyn.

30 May 1536

In some ways, Henry couldn't believe that he had gone through with his marriage to the now Queen Jane Seymour. Yes, he did love her and knew that she could provide him with a healthy heir, a healthy male heir and yes, he did have some desire for her but it was not the same burning passionate desire that he held for Mistress Rosalie Hale. He would have given up the idea of having a male heir for the Tudor Dynasty if that meant that he could have her as his wife but he knew that England needed an heir.

He started to walk ahead of his entourage of close friends. They had become drunk and were laughing at each other and thankfully were walking at a slow pace. He walked ahead of them even quicker know. He thought that he could hear someone breathing deep and slow breathes. He hastened the pace and his friends didn't even notice, they actually seemed to be walking slower.

It was almost like a dream, a dream to good to be true. He could see her flawless pale skin, her beautiful long golden locks and her scent was so inviting. It was Mistress Rosalie Hale. He lent slightly up against the wall and Rosalie turned her head towards him. It had a look of nothing Henry had ever seen before on Rose's face, it was a mixture of curiosity and desire.

Rosalie moved closer to him, the sound of her dress scraping against the wall was just a distant sound, like that of a pin drop in their minds. She held out her hand that lent against the brick wall and Henry grabbed it gently, it was extremely cold but he didn't notice, all he could notice was her beautiful liquid golden eyes.

Rosalie suddenly turned her eyes away, as if she was looking if someone was about to see them, like she thought she was going to be in trouble. Henry lent into Rose's ear and whispered, "I have dreamt about this moment for a long time."

Rosalie looked back into his eyes with more desire and passion in them than before. Henry was scared that his friends would frighten her off if she heard them, he didn't want this moment to end. He whispered, "Rose, you must know that I desire you with all of my heart." He gently moved his hand from hers and gently caressed the hollow at the bottom of her neck but then all of a sudden he put his hand tightly around her cold neck with as much force as he could. Rosalie looked at him with a curious face, what in the world was he going to do?

"Why have you stayed away so long?" asked Henry, with a tone in his voice that could go into a rage if Rosalie didn't answer correctly but Rose knew that it would never happen with her as she could pull on the strings of his heart, mind and soul so easily.

"My heart needed time to heal, your majesty," said Rosalie, with a smirk across her face.

Henry soon couldn't take it any longer. All thoughts of his new wife that was patiently waiting for him had disappeared and his full attention went towards his burning passion for Rosalie. He kissed her and this time she didn't try to escape his grasp, she just melted into it. Her passion was clear through then strength and desire in her own lips that were kissing his. This was a real kiss, one that only belonged to them.

Suddenly his friends came closer and there laughs could be heard. She pulled away in quite hurry, clearly trying to make an exit to the doorway down the end of the small hallway. "Her majesty expects you," she said while still out of breath from the passionate embrace....

~:~

Henry woke up in a sweat. No, he thought. It was to vivid to just be a dream. He wanted it to be real; no he needed it to be real. Were all the planets out of line for Rosalie and himself to ever be together? It just made him grow persistent in his cause of wanting her more.

Jane who had her head sleeping peacefully on his chest had been woken up by Henry's startle, or what Jane considered a nightmare. She held out her hand and placed it on his shoulder, which she noticed was drenched in sweat. She didn't understand. "Henry..." she began.

Henry snapped his head to his wife. She had a look of concern spread across her face. He just smiled. "Jane, go back to sleep. I...I just needed to get something to drink. I will be back soon my love." He gently kissed Jane's forehead before removing himself from their marriage bed.

Jane slowly rested her head back down on the pillow, scared of what Henry's dream had been about. She knew that the ideas for rebellions in the north against his name were getting on his mind so she thought that it must have been something to do with that, little did she know about what, rather who, his dream had been about. She closed her eyes and went back into a more restless sleep.

Henry had put on his robe by this time and had walked over to the fire that was still burning the wood to keep them both warm. He looked back at his new young and hopefully fertile wife. He hoped that she would give him a son. Maybe a son was what he needed to get his mind off of Rosalie Hale.

AN: I know that it is short but future chapters will be longer. I hope you did enjoy however and I hope that you all review this chapter. Tell me any suggestions for the story, any ideas you have for the story or how you want Rosalie and Henry's relationship to develop. Also, don't forget the poll as well. [Remember the sooner you vote, the sooner I can finish the next chapter].

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