Chapter 215
Rose shared her story with Willow and Willow did the same. They found that they were both continuing to learn to read and write but Willow was ahead of Rose as she had been taught over years. It was just enough if James or Lilian wanted to marry her off.
"I am happy it is you that he loves. I was happy for the woman he spoke about but I am happier it is you. The others will be happy to know there is another one of us. We’ve lost so many over the years and now it is only us," said Willow.
Rose was curious about how many siblings there were but did not want to bring up awful memories for Willow. "I have another sister named Anna. She wouldn’t like to be sitting on the grass here but she knows how to have fun and will care for you."
Rose continued, "Anna has always been interested in the palace so in the future, if you need someone to speak to, you can call upon her. She is quite popular among her peers so with Anna by your side, you should make more friends."
"Good. I was worrying about who would want to come into the palace to see me. I am not a legitimate heir so who would send their daughters to be my ladies-in-waiting or just to sit with me? Truthfully, I am scared," Willow confessed.
Willow didn’t have anyone on her side from this kingdom other than her siblings. It was a sweet thought but her siblings didn’t hold the power to help her in the future.
"I have been thinking about the future. Many will not accept me. A woman sitting on a throne alone will cause many to be upset and then I will have to marry a man from that kingdom. I am used to not being afraid to help my siblings but for the first time, I am scared," Willow said, the unknown future worrying her.
Rose touched Willow’s hand to calm her. "You have Zayne on your side as well as the Ambroses. I may not be here for long but my family will be. Lord Ambrose was once in the palace beside the king so he will know what to do to help you. If I hear about trouble while I am away, I will drag Zayne back here to help you."
Willow chuckled, enjoying how determined Rose was to keep her safe. They just met but Rose spoke like they had known each other for years. "I am glad that you are nothing like the others. The children from the queen I mean. I heard they were going to kill each other. How could siblings do that?"