Princess Katherine of Aragon (Boleyn)- 47 December 16th 1485
Prince Thomas Boleyn, Duke of Wiltshire-55 March 12th 1477
Isabella Boleyn- 14 September 7th 1517
Thomas Boleyn, Duke of Pembroke- 14 September 7th 1517
Cordelia Tudor-14 year May 2nd 1518
William Boleyn, Duke of Buckingham- 13 June 13th 1519
Anthony Boleyn, Duke of Suffolk- 13 June 13th 1519
Rose Boleyn- 12 March 2 1520
Catalina Boleyn- 10 August 29th 1520
George Boleyn, Duke of Rochford- 19 April 17th 1513
Jane Boleyn- 2 March 28th 1530
Princess Mary Tudor-16 February 18th 1516
Princess Cecily Tudor- 10 July 25th 1521
Princess Elizabeth Tudor- 14 September 7th 1517
Princess Margaret Tudor- 8 years August 14th 1523
Prince Edward Tudor of Wales- 13 February 14th 1519
Prince James Tudor of York- 9 years October 1st 1522
King Henry VIII-40 June 28th 1491
Queen Kathryn Parr- 38 August 30th 1492
Lady Ursula Middleton- 37 February 2 1495
Lady Amy Hobbs- 12 November 15th 1518
Lady Amelia Sutton, 10, May 18th 1523
Lady Mary Howard, 12, April 24th 1519
Gregory Cromwell Earl of Oxford- 16 October 19th 1514
Prince Henry of France- 19 July 10th 1513
Prince Phillip of Spain- 20 May 2 1512
Princess Joan of Austria- 12 June 24 1519
Charles de Bourn, Duke of Beaucourt- 12 July 21 1520
William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire- 17 January 9th 1514
Henry Stanley, soon-to-be Earl of Derby- 15 September 1st 1516
May 14th 1532
Henry Tudor, King of England
Cordelia turned 13 on the 2nd, I missed her and my family so much, but right now all I cared about was getting Mary to France where she belonged. "The Emperor shall see you" a servant said, Lord Wiltshire was behind me as we stormed into the Emperor's office.
"King Henry, I am very sorry for what has happened, twas not me who issued such an order, twas my mother she is angry at my aunt for fighting with me" he said quickly, but I was still angry.
"Where is my daughter now!" I demanded in anger.
"I have given her chambers and she is expecting your arrival, I have everything ready for you to travel to Spain" I looked to Lord Wiltshire.
"Wiltshire, go get Mary ready for traveling" I ordered and he nodded following a servant, "what is happening to your mother?" I asked watching Wiltshire leave.
"She has not been her self for these last couple years, I believe she is jealous of my aunts happiness, though she loves her very much" he said and looked toward the window, "I am keeping her in the Convent of Santa Clara" I nodded and Wiltshire soon came back with Mary who ran into my arms.
"Papa, am I going to France now?" She asked holding tightly to my hand.
"Yes, you are, go with your stepfather to the carriages and I shall be down soon" she nodded and kissed my cheek going with Wiltshire.
Mary Tudor, Princess of England
I do not know if I ever felt happier then to see my stepfather walk into the chambers I have been given, my aunt, Juana is absolutely insane! I followed papa down to the carriages as my father talked with the Emperor. "Have they hurt you?" He asked once inside the carriage, I shook my head and looked around.
"Where is Lady Amy?" I demanded and she quickly followed inside the carriage and I sighed in relief taking her hand, we have both watched out for each other.
"Your mother has been very worried about you, as have your siblings" he informed me and I looked up at him thinking of my mama and siblings. "she is proud at how you handled yourself" I smiled softly thinking of my mama, it made me happy to know that she was proud of me.
"How is she?" I asked softly.
"They all took it in their own way, she was very…sensitive in the first couple days, she all but clawed the eye out of the Spanish Ambassador when she got you letter" I giggled in disbelief.
"No she did not!" I laughed.
"Yes she did, she read your letter then stormed into Court and clawed his face" George added in, I did not know he was even here and quickly hugged him tightly, it took a few minutes but my father climbed into the carriage.
"Are you well?" He asked and I nodded looking to Amy.
June 1st 1532
It did not take us long to get to France, I was shaking nervously as my father helped me down off the carriage and I caught a glimpse of Prince Henry, my future husband. "Everything shall be fine" my stepfather whispered squeezing my hand and I gave him a small smile.
"Princess Mary! Tis a pleasure to see you have finally arrived safe and sound" King Francis said and I curtsied.
"I am happy to be here, Your Majesty" I then turned to Prince Henry, I remember shoving him when I was little and curtsied.
"Your Highness" he said softly taking my hand and laying a soft kiss upon it, I felt nervous and timid, "your ship arrived like planned and your things have been taken to your chambers" I licked my dry lips.
"I thank you Your Highness" he nodded curtly and I was escorted upstairs, I clasped my hands together nervously looking around, I would only be here a few days before I shared a room with my….my husband.
"Princess Mary" an older French woman said, I turned and did not show my fear, my mother has been through this as well and she always remained strong, this was my destiny to rule France, I would be strong like my mother was.
"Yes?" I asked and she hesitated for a moment.
"Your wedding shall be tomorrow, your…late arrival has been a bit of a set back but everything is ready, also the King of England, your stepfather and your stepbrother shall be leaving in two days" I swallowed hard and nodded to her turning back to look at my rooms.
It all felt like it was happening too fast.
Katherine Boleyn, Princess of Spain, Duchess of Wiltshire
I have not seen Thomas in over two months and I missed him terribly, but Jane kept my days busy as did the children. It was June now and they should be in France, my little girl would be getting married soon, "nana" Jane asked tugging on my hair, I smiled cuddling her close.
"Mama, papa is not going to be here for our birthday" William said, he and Anthony looked depressed and my heart broke.
"I know and I am so very sorry" I whispered placing Jane in Cordelia's arms hugging both my sons close.
"I miss him" Anthony whispered into my neck.
"I know, I miss him too" I stood up and smoothed my skirts sending them off to their lessons.
"Nana play?" Jane asked holding up Kitty.
"Not right now Jane, nana is tired" I have not been getting much sleep, I am always worried for my family.
Thomas Boleyn, Prince of Spain, Duke of Wiltshire
June 2nd 1532
Mary was beyond nervous as she waited for the King to arrive to bring her down the aisle "you know I did not even shake this much when I was getting married" George commented with a smile.
"At least you know who you were marrying" she whimpered in fear, I gave him a look and put my hand on her shoulder.
"Everything is fine, from what I hear Prince Henry is very kind" I assured her.
"Yeah and if he is not just send me a letter and I will-" I sent him a look and he stopped, but still held a smirk as Mary laughed. Her dress was a soft ivory with gold embroidery, her hair was let down her back in a wave of dark chestnut curls with little flowers weaved through.
"Mary, you look beautiful" King Henry said walking into the room, I remember when I first met the Princess, only a toddler still.
"Thank you papa, is it time?" He nodded and I kissed Mary's head goodbye and took my seat nest to my son.
The ceremony was long and done mostly in French, I knew Katherine would be crying right now if she were here.
"Presenting Their Royal Highnesses, Prince Henry and Princess Marie, Dauphin of France" you could see the pride in King Henry's face, but underneath the mask of calm you could see the fear in Mary's.
"So papa, when do we have to go?" George asked me at the banquet, his voice saddened.
"Tomorrow I believe, dot not worry, if she is anything like her mother, which I know for a face she is, he will be fine" I assured her.
Mary, Princess of France
I was nervous, I smiled and danced but inside I was filled with nervous fear, unfortunately the night ended and I knew what was coming, mama had talked about it with me and I knew what to expect. "Wife, it is time to retire" Henry said and I nodded standing up I swallowed hard and looked to my stepfather who smiled encouragingly at me.
"It will be fine" he assured kissing my head.
"Thank you, for everything you have ever done for me, I never told you, but I really appreciated it" he nodded and papa came over.
"Goodnight my pearl, I am very proud of you" he nodded and I kissed his cheek.
"Goodnight sister" George said a little sadly
"Do not be so glum Georgy, tomorrow you shall leave to see Jane again, I know she must miss you very much" he nodded and hugged me tightly.
My ladies brought me to my new rooms and I took a deep breath as they undressed me and brushed my hair out, I was trembling slightly and Henry entered only in breeches. "My Lords, we all know it shall be consummated, she is nervous enough" I swallowed hard a the cardinal blessed the bend and everyone left.
"Thank you" I whispered softly, he was much bigger then I was, after all he was 18.
"Your welcome, you have been through a lot to get here" I trembled as he took a step towards me. He was in front of me now and lay his hands on my shoulders "calm down, it shall be fine" I nodded and he took the sides of my chemise and slowly brought them down. I inhaled sharply, no man has ever seen me naked before.
He gently picked me up and laid me back on the bed climbing over me, somewhere in my mind I noticed her was not wearing his linen shorts he shifted me so we were under the blankets. I took a deep shaky breath and spread my legs for him, he was kissing my neck one of his hands holding my hip as I felt him start to push into me.
"Relax" he whispered lowly pushing himself deeper inside me till I felt him at my barrier, "you need to relax, it will hurt just a little" I swallowed hard and did my best to relax my body. His body thrust up and I squeaked in surprise and pain, he did not move for a while and slowly let my body get used to him.
"It...hurts" I whimpered to him.
"Hush" slowly he pulled out and thrust back into me, I cried out in a little discomfort, but there was something else hidden behind the pain. He started making slow thrust into me and I onto him as new sensations started taking over me, ones that I have never felt before.
I gasped under him holding tightly to his shoulders as he started pushing into me quicker and I let out a little cry surprising myself. The feeling overtook me in wave of bubbling pleasure as I felt my body constrict around him, he kept going though and soon he moaned loudly as I felt warmth start to fill me.
I remember when I had forced my mama to describe what it was like, it was a couple months after my 15th birthday and her face has been as red as a apple as she described it to me. But never had I thought it would feel this good, he fell onto his back panting and I whimpered feeling the ache between my legs as he pulled out of my body.
"It shall stop hurting soon enough" I nodded and he pulled me back under him.
June 3rd 1532
As I left the room I felt very self conscious, everyone knew what happened last night and the French Court looked at me like I was a horse coming to slaughter. They all wanted an heir from me as soon as possible and to them the game has just begun, their Prince has taken me and soon enough I would get pregnant.
"Mary..oh Your Royal Highness I am sorry, Princess Marie" George said mockingly and I hit his shoulder playfully.
"You can still call me Mary, it is only a formality" I knew what was coming and tears filled my eyes.
"He was…he was gentle with you?" He asked wearily and I quickly nodded, "then you have no reason to be sad, you shall be treated well here" he said softly trying to make me feel better.
"It will never be the same like at home, you know that" tears trickled down my cheeks and he hugged me close.
"I know that, but you seem to have made a good friend in Lady Amy, you shall always be our sister and nothing will change that, write often and I we shall write back. And I promise you one day I shall visit France with Jane and any other children I have, I shall even try to persuade our siblings" I forced a weak smile knowing he was doing his best to make me feel better.
"Thank you George, can you give this letter to them when you return?" he nodded tucking it into his pocket, "try talking papa out of sending Catalina here, if this is hard for me I can only imagine how traumatizing it shall be for her" he nodded hugging me once more.
"I shall, but he will not change his mind, in his mind he is doing the right thing and as a father I understand what he is doing, but still I shall try to talk him out of it" I thanked him quietly as both my father and stepfather walked down the hallway.
"Sweetheart" my father said hugging me close.
"I shall miss you papa" I whispered to him burying my face in his shoulder, he held me close for a few minutes before reluctantly letting me go, they were leaving for the ship.
"You will tell mama I love her and miss her, along with all my little brothers and sisters?" I asked my stepfather hopefully.
"You did not even have to ask me, they know you love them, but I promise to tell them" I nodded hugging him tightly.
"If it means anything, I always thought of you like you were my father" I whispered to him softly so only he could hear, he squeezed me tighter before letting me go.
"Your Majesty, the horses are ready" a servant announced, I felt someone step besides me and immediately recognized my new husband.
"Prince Henry, I suspect that you shall take care of my daughter" papa said and he nodded.
"I shall Your Majesty, you should all have no worry when it comes to that" they nodded in satisfaction and we all looked at each other for a moment more before they had to leave.
"I love you papa, I know I never said it before but you must know it! I love you all" I whimpered throwing my arms around my father and he hugged me tightly.
"I love you too Mary" no matter how I tried to stall it, I knew they had to go and I watched from a window as they all rode away back to England.
"I am sorry you had to leave your family for a second time" Prince Henry said laying his hand on my shoulder.
"Tis alright, it was not your fault" I wiped my tears away feeling utterly alone, I wondered for a minute if this was how mama felt when she first arrived to England?
Thomas Boleyn, Prince of Spain, Duke of Wiltshire
I knew George was excited to go back home to see Jane again, but you could see that it bothered him leaving Mary here alone. "What are you thinking George?" I asked riding along next to him, he was looking ahead pensive and deep in his thoughts.
"I am thinking about France" he hinted, I knew exactly what was on his mind and in my heart I did not like it, but I had no control over him anymore.
"What about France?" I inquired, the King too was now interested.
"French woman are nice, I can probably find a wife and set up a nice life here, Mary will never truly be alone" I looked ahead.
"Our Ambassador is retiring, I shall need a new one" the King mentioned and he perked up.
"George, if you do this you shall be the one to tell your mother" he looked down at the gravel rode, I did not want to be the one to break her heart like this.
"I accept the position as Ambassador, though I love my family papa I feel it is unfair for Mary to be here alone, I shall return to England and put my affairs in order. Jane shall come with me and we shall reside in France as Ambassador" there was no talking him out of this one, and I did not even want too, he knew what he was doing and what was best.
"If that is what you wish George" I sighed.
Katherine Boleyn, Princess of Spain, Duchess of Wiltshire
August 3rd 1532
I felt like I could no longer think properly, I needed sometime alone so I sent the girls to their rooms last tonight and lay in bed quietly as dawn rolled across the sky. "Your Grace, tis time to wake up" a maid whispered, I forced myself out of bed and got dressed, I could not deal with this children today, there was far too much for me to deal with.
"Please, I wish to be alone!" I snapped in annoyance leaning my head into my hands letting my dark hair encase my face.
"But Ma Cherie, I wish to see you, after all I have been gone for months" I jumped up and all but flew into Thomas's arms kissing him wildly.
"Oh Thomas!" I cried hugging him tears slipped down my cheeks in happiness.
"PAPA!" The children cried racing in, they all jumped hugging him tightly and George was looking at Jane though, she was just staring at him till recognition came across her face and she threw her tiny body into his arms.
"Oh my Janey" he sighed kissing her face.
"Papa!" She giggled.
"You have been gone forever!" Catalina cried to Thomas.
"Yeah, papa please do not leave again" Rose begged immediately after him.
"I have no reason to leave like that again" there was something in his voice I did not like and his eyes did not meet mine when I looked to him.
"What is it?" I demanded, everyone went quiet and I turned to George, "George, what is going on?" He opened his mouth but nothing came out at first.
"I have taken the position as Ambassador to France, Jane and I shall be leaving early next month, though we shall come back in 2 years" not a word was said, and my already tenderly healing heart was broken once again. Tears filled my eyes and I shook my head in disbelief. I looked to Thomas with large eyes pulling away from him, he could not let this happen.
"Thomas you are not…" I trailed off.
"He is an adult Katherine I can do nothing" Catalina and Rose wrapped their arms around my waist holding me close.
"George…Mary just left, how could you?" Isabella snapped in anger.
"I am doing what is best, this is what I want, I can be in England and France" Isabella shook her head in anger, I could no longer be here, Thomas tried grabbing me but I pushed him away going to my room.
Isabella Boleyn
"How could you do this to mama?" I snapped in anger.
"Bella calm down" Tom whispered "he is an adult, there is nothing you can say that will change his mind, he is obviously going to spend time with Mary" he left and William and Anthony followed him.
"Isabella, no good shall come from yelling" papa sighed laying a hand on my shoulder, "take your sisters to the bedroom" I looked down at Rose and Catalina.
"Come on" they followed me and we all sat down on the bed.
"Everyone is leaving" Catalina sobbed and I pulled her and Rose close.
"I shall not leave England, I promise" I whispered petting their hair softly.
Katherine Boleyn, Princess of Spain, Duchess of Wiltshire
I lay in bed my arms around my chest as I sobbed into the pillow "love, there was not a thing I could say that would change his mind" Thomas whispered pulling me onto my back.
"I cannot….it…it hurts" he kissed me deeply his breath ragged with want.
"I know that, but there was nothing I could say that could possibly change his mind, he wants to stay in France to be with Mary" his hand trailed from my face to my tops of my breasts. As much as he was trying to comfort me I knew his mind was only going to one thing, his fingers played with my bodice as he leaned down kissing me again.
"Thomas, please" I whimpered sitting up, I was to distraught to want to do this right now.
"Katherine I have not seen you in over 4 months, I want to be with my wife" his arm wrapped around my waist pulling me back against him into his lap.
"Is sex the only thing men think about?" I asked turning to him allowing him to kiss my neck as he pleased.
"I have other things that come to my mind, so no it is not the only thing" he laughed undoing the strings to my gown and laying me back on the bed.
August 4th 1532
George Boleyn, Duke of Rochford
None of my siblings would speak to me and mama and papa have stayed in their room all last night and this morning, "papa" Jane called, she had slept in my bed last night not wanting to be out of my presence. I had missed my little girl so very much and never wanted to let her go again, "miss papa lots!" she sighed hugging around my neck.
"I missed Jane too, but I promise we shall not be separated for a long time, you are coming with me to see auntie Mary" she turned her head in confusion.
"Mawee?" I nodded kissing her cheek.
"Why do you have to go?" William asked kicking his foot against the rug pushing it up.
"I am going to live in France so I could be with Mary, I felt horrible when I had to leave her there by herself, she was scared and has no one. At least here you have your siblings, she has no one" I told him and Anthony, they both were quiet for a long time.
"Go?" Jane asked and I hugged her close.
"We are going to France for a while, but we shall come back to see nana and pa" her eyes filled with tears as I explained it to her, even at her young age she knew we would be leaving for a while.
"Nana!" She cried squirming free from my arms and her little legs ran as fast as they could to her room slamming tiny fists on the door till she opened tying a robe, I cringed mentally knowing very well what my parents have been doing.
"What is it Jane?" She asked in worry.
"Go Mawee, Janey no wanna" she cried wrapping her arms around my mothers neck tightly burying her face in her neck.
"Shh mi amor" Isabella shoved me as she walked passed me and I glared at her.
"Mama, Catalina and Rose want to know if you will help them with their stitches today?" She asked mama in a sickly sweet voice.
"I shall, let me get dressed and have them ready in the parlor" mama took a sobbing Jane with her into the dressing room and papa came out adjusting his coat.
"She will not be like this for long, she will love the idea of traveling to a new place, it was the same thing with your sister Anne when she first went to France, granted she was a bit older" he said, his voice lowered when he talked of Anne.
"I know I am doing the right thing, but I feel horrible about it" he lay his hand on my shoulder comfortingly.
"You know, I feel the same way about sending Catalina to France, but in the end I know it will be for the best, she will be taken care of and though she does not think it right now, she will be happy" I turned my mind to Jane, my only child. I knew she would miss everyone for a while, but she is still very little and she would find a way to preoccupy her mind, and it is not like we are never returning to England.
"I shall be leaving the first of next month, I have sent servants to Rochford Hall to have my things packed" he nodded and mama soon came out dressed in a dark green gown, Jane perched on her hip holding around her neck.
"Here sweetheart, go to your papa" Jane whimpered softly as she was transferred into my arms.
"No mama, it is fine, I have things to do anyway" she took her back hesitantly.
"I guess you are right, I shall want to spend as much time with her as I can before you both leave" her voice was soft, but had malice in it as she walked away to the parlor.
"Excuse your mother son, she is just hurt that your are leaving" I nodded in understanding.
"I understand papa, I must go make sure everything is going to plan" he nodded and I left.
Catalina Boleyn
I sat snuggled into mamas side as she finished teaching us the new stitch and we went to work by ourselves as she entertained Jane "mama, is George really going to live in France?" Rose asked placing her embroidery down.
"Yes, only for a couple years" her voice was soft and sad, like she did not even want to accept it herself.
"I am never going to live in France mama, I hate it already" I announced leaning up and kissing her cheek.
"You still have a few years sweetheart, I would not worry about it now"
August 14th 1532
It was Maggie's birthday today and we were at Court celebrating it, Bella watched us all closely while Beth and her snapped back and forth at each other each trying to show dominance "my papa said I could learn how to ride a pony now" Maggie announced happily.
"Did he buy you one?" She nodded with a large smile.
"How much longer till your birthday?" She asked curiously.
"6 more days and I shall be 11!" she clapped her hands happily and my stomach started to hurt, I tried to ignore it before it became too much and I started to whimper.
"Catalina! What is wrong?" Bella asked in fear kneeling down next to me.
"My stomach hurts" I whimpered, she looked at me for a few minutes and took my hand and brought me back to my rooms.
"It is alright, I shall tell mama and for now you can just rest" I nodded and curled into the window seat resting my forehead against the door. It ached so I could not sleep and suddenly between my legs started to feel wet, I fearfully touched and pulled my hand back to see blood, then I screeched as loud as I could in fear.
Mama raced in immediately and I jumped into her arms "I…I am bleeding!" I sobbed, she relaxed kissing my head.
"I have talked to you about this, you remember when Rose got hers a couple months ago" I shook my head burying my face in her neck.
"But she is 11! I am still only 10 mama!" I sobbed and she rubbed my back helping me to the bath the maids quickly drew.
"Some get it earlier then others" she explained cleaning me up then helped dress me and taught me to put on clothes, I did not like it at all.
"It is not fair mama" she kissed me again and I lay down on the bed feeling tired.
"I know, but it shall be alright, rest for a bit mi amor" I nodded and closed my eyes, they gave me a tonic to take away the pain but it also made me very sleepy.
Katherine Boleyn, Princess of Spain, Duchess of Wiltshire
"What is wrong with Catalina?" Thomas asked nervously walking towards me as I left her rooms.
"She has gotten her bleeding" he winced, as always, "she was just scared by it, Rose was the same way" he cocked his head in confusion, I did not tell him Rose had gotten hers.
"Rose has.." he trailed off.
"Oh, yes she has, she got it in the beginning of June, it slipped my mind I am sorry" he shook his head and I tucked my arm into his.
"I am not on a need to know basis, I would rather not like to know when my daughters get their courses" he shook his head while he spoke and I kissed his cheek.
"They all have it now, God, the are all grown up" tears pricked my eyes and he squeezed around my waist.
"Love, let us not start this" William, Anthony, Edward and James chased one of the dogs down the hall yelling at the top of their lungs.
"BOYS!" I snapped loudly and they all halted with wide eyes, "what on earth do you think you are doing?" As always William was the first to answer.
"Well mother, as you can see we were running down the hall chasing a dog, now said dog stole my chiseled sword which means I shall chase it till I get it back" I slapped him upside the head, but his smile never left.
"Do not act smart with me, go back to what you were doing before and leave the dog alone" I snapped trying my best to hide the small smile.
"But mama, we were chasing the dog before" he jumped back this time and they all ran back laughing.
"He gets that from you" Thomas only laughed.
"Yes, whenever they get in trouble they get it from me, but when they are angels they are like you I take it?" I shoved him with a smirk.
"As a matter of fact, yes" he pulled me close and kissed the side of my head.
"Nana! Nana! Pa! Pa!" Jane cried jumping up at us, we never saw Catherine, Henry or Anne, Mary's children, I knew it bothered him, but her husband and his family lived a quiet life in Leeds and wanted nothing to do with Court, or with us for the matter.
"Hello sweet" I kissed her cheek and Thomas took her tossing her into the air so she screeched and giggled.
"Mama, can I please talk to you?" Cordelia asked.
"Of course" I followed her a little ways away, she was very quiet and I grew concerned, "Cordelia what is it?" I asked taking her hands into mine.
"You never pay attention to me" she whimpered, I felt horrible, with everything that has been happening and taking care of Jane I have had little time for my children.
"I am so sorry, I have just been very stressed lately, you know I love you though Cordelia, I promise we shall spend more time together" she nodded but rolled her eyes looking away, she did not believe me.
"Yeah, right" I closed my eyes tightly.
"Let us go for a walk in the gardens" she brightened up a little bit.
"Just us? No Rose or Catalina following close behind?" I shook my head kissing her cheek.
"Just you and me, I shall tell your father that as well so we shall be left alone, but first you must go get your cloak, it is chilly out" she nodded bubbling with excitement as she raced to her room. I went back to Thomas who was talking with Lord Cromwell, "husband" he looked to me as I politely interrupted their conversation.
"Yes?" He inquired looking around for Cordelia.
"Cordelia and I are going to walk in the gardens for sometime, please keep the other children away she wishes to spend time with me and I have neglected her as of late and feel horrible about it" he nodded and kissed my hand.
"I shall tell them, remember to wear your cloaks it is cold out" he said turning back to Cromwell, I went to my room and met Cordelia at the garden opening.
"So what has been happening to you as of late?" I asked, I have never felt as terrible of a mother as I did right now, I barely knew what was going on in my daughters life, I did not wish to be like the other noble mothers, I wanted to know my children.
"I have master the virginals and papa has bought me a new one to play in Court for everyone! My dance teacher says I learn very quickly too!" She talked about everything and I listened. We must have walked around for nearly an hour before she got to what she wanted to ask me, "have you heard news of Mary?" I shook my head sadly.
"No, not as of yet, but George gave me a letter she sent, she said Prince Henry was very kind to her and she thinks she shall be very happy, she has yet to know George shall be living in France for a bit. I am sure that will make her very happy though, I know she must miss everyone dearly and to at least have one person there will make her feel slightly better" I sighed, she held my hand tightly.
"George is doing the right thing" she whispered softly, I remembered when I used to comfort my children, now they are comforting me.
"I know that, but when you are a mother you shall understand that it hurts to see your children grow up, especially leaving the country" she squeezed my hand.
"Hopefully the children I one day have will never have to leave England" it seemed like something else was troubling her.
"Cordelia, you know you can tell me anything" she looked around a bit and leaned closer to me.
"I do not like Thomas Butler, he is always around and trying to talk to me, he scares me" I have noticed him hanging around my daughters as well and did not like it at all.
"I will talk to your father and Sir Francis, I do not like him around any of you as well" she nodded and played with a golden red curl.
"Why do Isabella and Elizabeth argue so much? It can be very annoying" I let out a small laugh.
"They both want to take Mary's place as the eldest I guess, it should not be for long" I sighed in annoyance, but
"It is crazy is it not? Their both sad Mary left but they both want her spot as the oldest once she is gone, they act like they cannot work together, do you think Tom will step up?" I honestly have not thought about Tom, he did not seem to want to get involved.
"Maybe, once he is tired of them arguing" thunder cracked and it started to downpour suddenly, Cordelia shrieked and we both ran back into the Palace.
"Caught in the rain?" Henry asked and she laughed hugging him tightly.
"Only for a minute papa, we ran back in" she laughed and he kissed the top of her head.
"Both of you need to get changed before you get sick" she nodded and took my hand as we went down the hallway, I was happy to spend time with my daughter, I needed to find a way to spend a day each with each of my children. Maybe once a month I could spend a seperate day with each of my children, we have a family dinner each night which makes it easier to keep connected with all the children and know what is going on in their life.
"Katherine, what is on your mind?" Thomas asked petting my cheek holding my naked body close to his.
"I was thinking that we should spend more time with the children, not as a group though" he nuzzled my neck kissing my collarbone and I sighed turning my head up.
"I think that is a good idea, it seemed like you and Cordelia had a good day" I nodded cuddling even closer to him.
"Go to sleep sweetheart" I lay my head on his chest taking a deep breath and closed my eyes slowly falling asleep.
