Since you had heard of Catherine's upcoming marriage, your mind had been stuck thinking about the future and what it held for you and Catherine and the relationship you had together. You had always been aware that falling in love with the princess would mean one day seeing her marry a man, whilst you stayed in the shadows, but the reality hurt much more.

The fear of losing Catherine had taken over your every thought, including your dreams. You were struggling to function as well as you had once before when you feared what was going to happen. You had done your best to keep the thoughts within you, not letting anyone see the anxiety and fear that rushed through your every fibre, but Catherine noticed everything that you had tried your best to hide.

As you did your best to stop tears from falling and tried to calm down long enough to get back to work, Catherine gently put a hand on your shoulder, gaining your attention.

"I have heard your cries at night, what is the matter?" She asked with a welcoming smile.

You let out a sigh, no longer able to try and hide it all. "I fear what will happen to us once you are wed. It feels as though I am in the midst of a nightmare and cannot escape."

Catherine gave your shoulder a squeeze before leaning in to press a loving kiss to your cheek.

"Nothing will change, my dear," she smiled. "I do not love Henry, it is a political marriage, not one of affection. It is no more to me than it is to him, he wishes for an alliance and an heir, I wish for comfort and security. My heart shall forever be in your hands."

You could feel the first tear making its way down your cheek.

"But what if you fall in love with him? What will become of me?"

She wiped away your fallen tear. "That shall never happen. I have loved you for as long as I can remember, and I shall love you for much longer. I wish I could marry you, but we know that shall never be allowed. I can only find gratitude that I can keep you close to me without questions being arisen."

"I am fearful of this marriage," you admitted.

"As am I, but as you once said to me, we shall get through this together as I will be here as long as you shall need me."

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Written by Charlotte.

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