My father died when I was a babe but I know deep inside my heart that he was the perfect father to me, a very wonderful husband to my mother, and the rightful king of France.

My mother always told me that even though I didn't grow up with a father, she would always try to be the best mother I deserved to have, which I can proudly say that she successfully did. I'm almost a grown woman with wit and decency. She taught me many things about life, love, and freedom when I was still young.

After several weeks, we've arrived in Scotland. There was a threat that the English would come to invade. The Queen of Scots immediately sent me to France in the French Court, where my relatives are, so that I would be safe from harm.

I arrived in France to a warm welcome from my family there, particularly my grandmother, the Queen Mother of France, Catherine de Medici. I'm close to my grandmother, especially when I was a child. My grandmother taught me how to dance, how to speak French fluently, and how to ride horses. She taught me things about living as a royal, as a princess.

I stayed there for weeks, but I would rather have continued my adventures by traveling with Princess Claude—well, sometimes. Which is why there would be a time when the Queen Mother would get mad at us.

Later on, I received a letter from my mother back in Scotland.

——————

Alexandra,

My child, I am sorry that I have to send you away from the Scottish Court. We are in danger now because of Queen Elizabeth's threats to invade our country. You might stay there for a little while longer as soon as it's safe for you to come back here. I will write you a letter and send men right away to take you home when it's time. My sweet daughter, always take care of yourself.

I love you.

Your mother,

Queen Mary

——————

I decided to immediately respond back to my mother through a letter.

——————

Dear mother,

It's okay. I understand and I know the situation back there. You just wanted me to be safe, so you decided to send me back to France. I'm fine here. Don't worry, my grandmother is taking care of me. She's quite galling, though I think I can handle it. I support you, mother. Let me know if you need help, because I won't hesitate to go back there to help.

I love you too, mother, and I will see you soon.

Alexandra

——————

After managing to write a letter to the Queen of Scots, I continued to receive letters from friends back in court about the situation back in Scotland. It was quite well handled by my mother. I already miss my friends, my ladies.

I continued to cherish the chance of staying in France by travelling from different places. I actually went to a lot of parties with Claude, but with the freedom that I got, I became a wild and adventurous party animal.