Valerie Mayer's Bedchamber

"So I guess I am going to reunite with my uncle then, the last couple of days have been hell for me"

Then thinking a bit I ask the Ambassador "Do you think I have been to hard on him?"

Inigo smiled indulgently

Bueno..maybe yes. Your uncle needs you, Princess Valerie. Even if you think he is acting wrong. Or better...especially for this. It's not easy beaing King, husband and uncle at the same time. Have you news about your brother Philip?

"Yes I have news from Philip, he sent me letters, he says he is very well, and that he loves English court, he will come back soon, but he still is not, he said nothing about the matter he went there"

Inigo nodded. He felt surprised that the Prince said nothing about the big matter

I'm sure he is doing his best. Your uncle considers you and your brother as children. So don't worry. If he is a wise man, he won't act like Henry Tudor..

"There is something else about my brother, he is married secretly with a girl named Catalina, now she is carrying his child, he said to keep this a secret but I can no longer, since his is in a big loss, her father is planning an annulment to their marriage, he needs our help" I paused a bit seeking help from the Ambassador

"I am planing to tell my uncle about this matter, it looks like men in this family have the same habits" I started to laugh confused

Inigo listened carefully. After she finished to explain the situation, he sighed shooking his head

Only the Pope can decide about such matters, mi senora. If the marriage has been celebrated in front of God, and if it has been consummated, there are no reasons to annull it. Unless his wife was unfaithful, but I don't think so..

"Hmm..." I thought for a moment "So this means this is only a foolish plan"

Inigo nodded again

Claro que si, mi senora. Unless the Duke of Suffolk is the Pope himself, this marriage can't be annuled. According with canonic law, at least..

I nodded, "Then it is up to Philip if he wants to, and My uncle to help him"

Inigo nodded approvingly

But of course. Your uncle has a greath heart in his chest. But what about you, my Princess? Are you engaged?

"No my Lord I am not, my uncle, told me he will find someone for me, it will be an arranged marriage" pausing a bit, I nod with my head "I am a Princess and I have to do my duty to this country" even if my thoughts were with Daniel

Inigo listened her and after that he stood up. He walked until windowside and looked outside

This is royal's destiny, mi senora. I still remember when Princess Catalina of Aragon, currently unhappy Queen of England, married Prince Arthur. It was an arranged marriage. But she loved her husband. And of course I wish you to be happier than her..

"Ah Ambassador Mendoza, princesses and queens are never happy, I really do love Catalina of Aragon, and Princess Mary, but faith decided to make them unhappy, I hope for them to reunite"

"Can I ask you something my Lord?" I continued "Do you know Daniel Torrez, who is he, what is he?" I hoped for some light in the end of the tunnel

Inigo rubbed his chin for a moment. He turned towards her nodding slowly

Daniel Torrez...claro que si. He is the Duke of Naverre. Brother in law to lady Nan Saville. Why do you ask, mi senora?

"Oh he is a Duke!?" I was surprised, he never told me he was a Duke.

"I met him before a week, and I liked him, and I want to know things about him, but he is such a mystery" sitting in a chair I continue asking

"Do you know what happened to his family?"

Inigo shook his head

I know very few things about him, my lady. I only know that his brother Fernando died without childrens. His wife, lady Saville...had a miscarriage. But rumors say that the father was not Fernando, but the Duke of Suffolk. Daniel was not involved in scandals, in my knowledge..

Shocked I looked up at the Ambassador "Oh that is tragic indeed" then I felt a saddens about Daniel, "He really is the last one in his family!" I hug my self.

Inigo nodded again

It seems he is, my lady. But now he is the only heir of the dukedom of Naverre, and he can start a new dinasty. Why are you so much interested, my Princess?