Charles Brandon's bedchamber

"Charles managed to smile warmly, this time. Even if still sorrowful, Nan's presence next to him made him feel better. He took her hand and kissed it deeply"

Alright...I will obey you. My sweet niece...

"He added whispering. Then closed his eyes with a weak smile on his face. It was good to feel she was taking care of him"

"Charles fell deeply asleep, with Nan by his side. In the morning, when sunlight began entering in the room, he opened slowly his eyes and woke up. He turned his head and saw Nan, sleeping next to him. She looked so beautiful, and she was sleeping so peacefully, that he didn't dare to make her wake up. He sighed and kept on watching silently at her beautiful face"

"Charles smiled and kept on playing with her curly hairs slowly"

I just woke up...I slept very calmly tonight. I'm surprised...but I guess it was because of you, Nan...

"He answered with sweet voice, looking at her sleepy, beautiful eyes"

"Charles wrapped his arm around her shoulders and kissed softly her hairs"

I'm so lucky having you, Nan. You're always at my side when I need something. Even if I don't deserve it...

"He added, leaning back his head against pillow"

"Charles looked at her hand on his chest and sighed deeply"

Yes...I already feel guilty for that, indeed. For all mistakes I did. But I never wanted making you suffer because of me, my love...

"He let out a whisper and took her soft cheek in his hand"

I talked with the King. He was...so angry against me. I can't blame him...

"He added, looking thoughtfully around room"

"Charles glanced down at her face and took a deep breath"

He was shocked. He told me...that I never even told him that Margaret was sick. And...this is true. I should have share this with him. He was her brother, Nan...

"He answered, turning to her again, trying to catch her eyes"

"Charles nodded silently after her words"

Yes...she hide her illness from me too. I found blood on her pillow just recently. But...I thought it was not so serious. I hoped she could heal...

"He added sadly, turning his eyes to window"

Will you come to Funeral, today?

"He asked, turning to her again with anxious eyes"

"Charles looked tenderly at her and and kissed softly her forehead"

Hey...you don't have to feel forced. If you feel...uncomfortable, I'll understand...

"He said with reassuring voice, still playing with her soft curls"

"Charles watched her changing her dress silently, with a grateful smile on his face. He felt so happy having spent that night with her. If he was alone, he couldn't have sleep at all"

Thank you...this means a lot to me, Nan. I...I must be strong for him and Mary, now. Thank you for staying here tonight...

"He repeated, without removing his eyes from her perfect figure. She looked beautiful wathever she wore"

"Charles smiled warmly, amused by her request. Then he put himself sat on bed and started lacing her corset with slow movements"

You're right, after all. I mean...you've been so kind to me, tonight. And now...it's time for me to show you my gratitude and being kind to you...

"He smiled teasingly and finished lacing her corset on her back. Then he leaned slowly on her and kissed softly her shoulder"

"Charles smiled again and rubbed softly her arm"

You're welcome, my lady...

"He whispered sweetly into her ear, smiling with joy"

"Charles was surprised by her words. But he felt his heart beating faster in his chest at the same time. He stared at her for a little while. Then, without hesitating further, he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her slowly towards him"

Come here...

"He whispered, putting gently his hand among her hairs"