It did not take long to spy the handsome young king dressed in sapphire blue, a gold crown upon his blond head. He was sitting in his throne, watching Narcisse carefully as he walked away from Alaina. As if sensing someone was watching him, Francis turned his attention toward Alaina. He sat up straighter in his throne and beckoned for her to approach him.
In doing so, the room fell silent as the people backed away, creating a path for her to cross through the room with such ease.
"Your Majesty," she said, stooping into a low curtsy for Francis, and only him. "I must thank you for your kind hospitality you have shown to me."
"Nonsense," said Francis as he stood up from his throne and extended a head out to Alaina. She peered up at him, a warm smile on her face as she placed her hand softly into his and rose up from the floor. "So formal, for one stationed above me."
"But I respect you, Francis," They now stood side by side, her arm linked with his. "You are my dearest friend and my biggest supporter. I would hold you above me even if we had no title to our names."
He smiled, his blue eyes reflecting his happiness in them. "You have such a way with words, Laney," he whispered as they circled about the room. "If I did not know you any better, I would suspect you were up to something."
"Oh, I am most certainly up to something," she peered over her shoulder to see that Natalie had positioned herself near a group of noblewomen, and Jane had found herself partnered with an old Duke on the dance floor. "But what, that is to remain my little secret."
"Whatever it is you are up to, I must warn you to steer clear of Narcisse. He can be more trouble than you think."
"I am aware of him, Francis. You needn't worry. It is because of his actions, I have taken it upon myself to speak with him. I am very much curious to know why your people behave like such imbeciles." She gave his arm a gentle, yet firm squeeze before her attention was called away. "Ah," she held out her free hand for the Duke to take. "Majesty, may I introduce you to my newest friend, the Prince of Denmark."
"Ah, yes," Francis offered a kind smile, though she could see there was a little something hidden beneath it. "The Prince who lost his crown to a woman."
"I'd much rather lose my crown, than my country, your Grace," said Henry with a smile. His blue eyes then landed on Alaina.
"Well, I do believe I have both my crown and my country."
"Now gentlemen, no need for this talk. You both have your countries and your crowns, one just has to prove he is fit to rule his country before it can be given to him."
"I am more than fit to rule my country," hissed Henry.
"And I am well aware you have the potential to do so your Grace, but it was not I who said you could not be king, it was your father, may he rest in peace."
She could tell the Duke's temper was rising as he clenched his jaw and said nothing. Alaina nodded her head, letting him know he was free to leave her if he wanted to. Without a word, Henry bowed and stalked off out of sight.
"Your Duke seems to be crossed with you, Laney," Francis whispered in her ear. Alaina smiled, turning her head so that she could look at Francis.
"We've come a long way, Henry and I have. Sometimes I go too far in reminding him of what he does not wish to remember. It's no matter, he will be fine in a few days time."
"Very well, may I have this dance then?"
"Well, since you will not leave my side to let another gentleman approach to ask this question, I suppose you may." Francis turned to face Alaina and she him. For a short amount of time, they stood like this, staring up at one another before finally joining hands and turning to join the others.
Hello, Ghost here.
How are you liking the story so far? Hopefully, I'm doing a pretty decent job with it. Since I am having some difficulties deciding on who Alaina should be romantic with, I am coming to you(the amazing reader) for your help!
Who do you think Alaina should end up with, Bash or Francis? Be sure to comment below your vote. And if you have some other Reign character in mind, feel free to comment that as well... though... I doubt it will likely happen. Depends on how well I like the character.
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Chapter Four;
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