The next few days, Lord James came in rushing to the hallway of the Scottish Court finding her sister, Queen Mary and his niece, Queen Alexandra of Italy.

"Where are they?" Lord James asked

"Are you okay? What's happening?" Greer said "Follow me" she added

They went to the banquet hall as the Queens are having their breakfast with the Queen Mother of France and King of Italy.

"James!" Mary said "Come and join us" she said

"I'm afraid I cannot" He answered

"What's wrong?" I asked

"I got caught in a fight with the protestants that has been threatening the crown." He said and added "John Knox is with me and is now brought to the tower."

Alexandra stood up and was about to leave but her husband stopped her.

"Alex, clear your mind." He said "You cannot commit any mistakes, make sure you know what you are doing." He reminded her

"Don't worry about me, love. I know exactly what I am doing." I said as he lets go of my hand

"Come with me." Uncle James said

"We are all coming with you." The Queen of Scots said firmly

As they were on the way to John Knox, the Queen Mother of France asked some questions.

"So what happened to the protestants?" She asked

"Some were killed by my men in an instant." He boasted "But the leaders were held captive" he added

"Good because I want to see their faces. Some of their people went to France during Mary and Francis' reign just to attack them." She said and added "I'll take care of them, if you all don't mind"

"If you will slowly kill and torture them, by all means, grandmother, please have them." I said

"My pleasure, child." Catherine smirked

Catherine held Mary's hand for assurance of killing her perpetrators during her reign.

A guard welcomed them and reported to James "He's inside, my lord." He said

They went inside seeing a bloody John Knox all chained up.

"Enjoying your view?" John Knox said

"Best if we rip your tongue off, old man." I smiled

John Knox spat out some blood

"So it was you who sent those men to do those horrible things to us, to my daughter." Queen Mary said

John Knox smirked

"If I won't do anything, another woman will come for the throne next after you die." He said

"Ah, the disrespect!" Marco kicked John Knox "Discrimination to the Queens, this is treason!" He kicked him again until Knox was already lying down

"I've had enough." I heavily breathed "I can't and shouldn't be stressing to much anymore" I added

"Uncle James, I'll let you handle him for now" I said and added "Don't let him die while you torture him."

"Why?" He asked

"He will beheaded in front of everyone else." I firmly said and added "This is to threaten every single one of them who are against the throne."

"Just like what I would've done" Catherine whispered to Mary and smiled

James told the guards to start torturing him. They left the cell where John Knox is locked up.

"When will this be?" Marco asked

"Tomorrow? Or later afternoon, better." I said

Queen Mary nodded "We shall let our men know to start the preparation" She said

"I will head to my chambers to rest for my baby" I said

"I'll accompany you, my love" Marco said "Will you excuse us?" He said

Mary and Catherine nodded

The group parted ways as the preparation for later is currently happening

"Are you okay, my love?" Marco asked

I nodded "Just feeling exhausted and relieved as well"

"Is this because of John Knox?" He asked

"Yes, my love. We have been searching for the people who are targeting our family." I said "They have managed to attack me and my mother in different occasions. It was very alarming but thankfully, they are caught." I sighed

"Why don't you look happy?" He asked

"Because the wound still feels fresh..." I leaned on Marco

"But the wound will slowly heal as things are going accordingly." He slowly patted her shoulder

I nodded "I agree, that's why I'm still feeling relieved." I said, "Thank you for being here with me all the time, Marco." I looked at him

"Of course, love. I am your husband after all." He smiled at her

"Oh, our baby kicked!" I laughed

"Aww, let me feel my little baby" he said and added "I can't wait to see you!"

He kissed her stomach and her lips afterwards.

"I am so lucky to have a wonderful and definitely a brave queen. I love you." He said and kissed me again

"I love you too, my king" I said

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