A LITTLE TWIST OF FATE

Chapter 8

"Well, I guess that's it," King Francis exclaimed, a little disappointed. "Princess Gabriella has already been promised to wed another."

"Maybe it's better off that way, Francis," Queen Marie answered. "Now maybe you'll consider what my sister in law mentioned about Danielle."

Francis stared at her. "She's nothing but a servant, Marie. How long as she been at Thérèse's now?"

"By my count, three months already. Time goes by so quickly these days!"

Francis nodded. "Yes, and I suppose we'll have to get Henry soon. "

Marie nodded. "Yes, and I hear that she is seeing both Alex and Henry, although I hear that twelve year old Alexandre has a crush on eight year old Danielle. She might be good for Henry, Francis. And you're wrong about Danielle being a servant. She's going to be raised as a young lady, a companion for my sister in law, that's all. After all, she's Auguste's daughter. She rescued her from Rodmilla de Ghent. "

Francis looked at her. "My sources tell me that Rodmilla is not such a bad woman. Her daughter, Marguerite is Henry's age. Perhaps there's a match to made after all."

Marie was astounded. "You must be joking, Francis. Not Rodmilla's oldest.. Danielle would be better for him."

Francis smiled. "Well, I suppose we'll have to wait and see. I'll keep an eye on the de Ghent's and you keep an eye on Danielle. You might be right, as usual. We'll compare notes later on. We still have to let Henry grown up."

"Well, they'll be older before you know it, Francis. And I do intend to keep an eye on Danielle and prove you wrong. "

"Is this a wager then?"

"You can call it that .A long one."

"At least until he's older."

Marie smiled and touched his cheek. "I'll be right, just wait and see."

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