Goddess Of Love

Another 6 months Later

Elizabeth was now 9 months pregnant, she could give birth at any second. So the Castle was on Alert as their queen could give birth at any minute. Elizabeth was walking to her Mother who was sorting out who they wanted to marry who. Like they had said now that Elizabeth was about to give Birth, it could be the Heir she'd give birth to. So they had to build a strong royal family around her. So that is exactly what they're doing now.

Elizabeth sat as her mother decided who married who.

As I walked the halls, I then noticed that Lord Warwick was passing by. It only happened to be that I had to talk to him about something. "Lord Warwick. Your daughters have not been brought to me. I request them for my household."

"My daughters are to wed, Your Grace, and so sadly, must decline. The king is aware." I'm not sure if it is that he does not like me, or if his daughters do not like me. But I thought I could do this out of nice gesture but instead got declined, I just hoped that my relationship with Warwick would get better. For Edward's Sake.

He bowed and then walked away, as I walked into the room where my mother was. She was sorting out the marriages that were to come into the family. She though that since I was the Queen, it would only be appropriate if I were there when she was deciding. But I went in because I wanted to tell her about what just happened. I need to ask her for advice on what I shall do.

"Ah, I was thinking, our little Annie should wed Viscount Bourchier. And little Katherine could marry the Duke Of Buckingham." I hated to ruin the mood, but I could not, not tell my mother something. She was the only person I could tell the world to and not have any regret.

"Warwick has refused his daughters to me. It is a snub, and I do not know what I should do. He hates me." And if he hates me it is only fair he will drive that hate onto my children. "But Edward still thinks we can be friends! Then what should I do, accept his hate or battle through it?"

"You should do neither. You should do as Edward says and make your family strong by marriage, so you can weather an attack from anyone. Now, your Brother, John." My mother was right, since I've known for a long time that Warwick is plotting against my husband, If I am surrounded by people with power I will be able to defeat him in a snap. He will not be any better than me, and he shouldn't be.

I am the Queen, I am equal to the King. I can ruin you, and I can make you. It is best not to underestimate me just because you still think of me as a commoner, and someone who is not worthy to the king.

"What spells are you two weaving?" My father walked in, in a very happy tone. "Father!"

"Ah, I see the goddess of love is busy doing her work!"

"There is no love in this, Richard. Only Business."

"You see how Mother changed her tune? When she set her heart on you, the lowly squire. She caused quite the scandal, saying true love was enough."

"It was worth it." My father and Mother were very tough on each other. But it was only because there love for each other was so deep.

That was the only reason I married Edward. Why I was ready to face all these challenges to be with someone I truly loved, and I had a wonderful example of it growing up.