Entrace to Kimbolton Castle

I had received a letter from a lovely lady named Anne who I had met once in France we had spent several months apart and I of course waited and waited patiently for her to return. With my agitation growing as time had seperated us I decided that I needed to know what had happened to her and now here I was standing in the very grown she was residing at I only had to find her bedchamber if I walked around long enough but I was hesitant to disturb the Queen.

Anne had a free afternoon and decided that passes in the garden. It was quite a nice day and Anne didn't want to be bored in her bedroom. She wore a cloak over shoulders and went out. She walked slowly and thinking about Walter. Recently she thought of him very often. At the entrance to Kimbolton she noticed a lonely man. At the distance she didn't recognize who it is. Anne walked closer and realized Walter. She smiled and exclaimed his name. "Walter!" She ran to him and hugged him. When she pulled away, smiled and looked into his eyes. He was beautiful as ever.

"I haven't seen you for so long. I missed you so much."

I continued to walk around for awhile running things over and over in my mind about how I would greet Anne and my first words to her aswell. Raising my head it was almost like an angel had appeared out of nowhere then I realized that it was Anne my footsteps became quicker and altogether I let go of my horses reins and ran the few steps parting us. Picking her up in my arms I twirled her around taking in her divine scent and golden weaves of hair.

Oh Anne I have missed you too sweetheart I have thought of nothing but you since that day we parted in France.

I placed her back on her feet taking her hands in mine.

If i've known that I would of missed you this much then I would of come to you alot quicker.

Anne laughed with delight when he held her in his arms. This beautiful intimate touch she missed so much. Like Walter. It was like a dream. Recently she spoke about him with his friend Catherine, and now he was here with her. While he put her back on her feet, she couldn't stop smiling. She was so happy.

"Fortunately it's gone. You're here now."

She took his hand in hers and kissed his palm.

"Tell me what happened after that, when I went to England? Every day I thought of those beautiful days when we were together. Joyful moments. But now will be more these moments. That I can promise."

I kissed her hand still standing in the same spot not wanting to move even if I wanted to move I could not as I was taken back with Annes beauty.

I still do not know the reason while you left France in such a hurry I kept wondering if it was something I said or done. After some days I tried to adjust to the fact that I was never going to see you again. I travelled to Yorkshire and Lancaster as I know your parents bloodline descends from one of them places but I could not find you. I thought you were going to be a lady in waiting to Anne Boleyn I asked at the palace but they said you had come here.

I took in the surroundings it was very quite you could here a pin drop.

When Anne felt his lips on hand, blushed slightly. His lips were pleasantly warm.

"I went in haste to England to mother's wishes. She found for me a place at Queen Catherine and now I'm here with her. I wanted to write you a letter, but I heard that you left from France. I didn't know where to write."

She took a breath.

"I'm glad that you found me. Come on, I'll get you something to eat and wine. Your journey must have been difficult. Shall we go to my room and talk there. I hope you'll agree."

I took in the castle it was gloomy with no least of life to it at all it was not that big either people could probably hear each others private conversations.

I think it would be Inappropriate to go to your private chamber especially with the Queen you are serving under. Tell me do you like it here.

Anne noticed that Walter wasn't too pleased at the sight of the castle. Anne would  be in the royal palace, but it was impossible.

"Come on to the dining room. There is pleasant warmth and I can give you some food and drink."

She grabbed his hand gently and slowly led him into the dining room.


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After receiving Lady Elena's letter, Thomas reached Kimbolton Castle. He was no longer Chancellor, but if the Queen needed to see him, he couldn't refuse. He cared for Katherine and her daughter Mary. His carriage stopped in the Garden and he got off from it, waiting from someone to receive him

Elena was going for her morning walk when she noticed a carriage pull up. She pulled down the hood of her cloak, noticing that it was Sir Thomas. She walked over to him with a reassuring smile.

Sir Thomas More, it is very good to see you. Her majesty shall be very pleased to see you here.

His face gave away nothing so Elena couldn't tell if the news would be bad or not.

Thomas smiled as the young lady approached him and bowed with his head

You must be Lady Elena. Thank you for letting me know about the Queen's wish to see me. When can I see Her Majesty?

He asked, not wanting to disturb her in one of her moments of prayer

You are correct sir, the one and only.

Elena said rather proudly with a slight bob of a curtsey.

Her majesty has not told me why she has sent for you. Do you have an idea as to why.

Elena asked feeling rather protective over the queen.

Thomas took a breath, joining his hands together and shooking his head

I don't know, my lady. Maybe she wants hearing news from the court, I suppose. Is she in good health?

He asked, noticing that she cared very much about Katherine

Elena herself was curious off court. The last time she was their she had kissed Mister Brandon.

We don't get much visitors as they are afraid of the king. I see that you are not though. And how have you been yourself.

Thomas smiled weakly

I don't fear the King. I still consider him as my friend, even if I'm not at his service anymore as Chancellor. My family and I are very well, lady Elena. I'm thinking to leave Whithall after Christmas..

He replied quietely

[I hope that you don't tell anything to her majesty that shall dampen her spirits. She wishes to see you in her chamber. Follow me please.

Elena led him to the queens chamber.

Thomas nodded and followed her inside castle

Isabella riding up the the castle with two ladies in waiting. She was happy to met someone from Spain.

"I am Isabella Belmonte Baroness of Polop."She said rolling her eyes. Thinking this girl need to learn how to act around nobles. She started to mumble in spanish.

"Charles came to Kimbolton Castle to meet the Queen. He was sent there to bring a message by the King himself. As he got off from his carriage, he looked around and waited for someone to receive him. He was told that a certain Lady Salvatore could bring him into Queen's private chambers. So he waited for her in silence"

Elena had been sitting with the Queen quietly sewing in the corner when a servant came telling them that Lord Suffolk had arrived. Placing her needlework to one side, she mused over what could be his reason for visiting. My lord to what reason do we owe this pleasure of your visit."

"Charles bowed as he saw the young lady arriving"

My lady...you must be Lady Salvatore, I suppose. I was waiting for you. I...I came to see the Queen. I have a message for her..by the King himself.."

"He explained, looking straight at her"

Now that Juliet was no longer staying at her family's estate she was free to travel wherever she wanted so she decided to finally see Kimbolton Castle and once there she asked to let the lady of the house know she was here.

@"Elena Salvatore"