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I smiled at Rebecca as we all sat down at the banquet table and she had been sat just next to me as I had requested.

"I am sorry to hear of your accident Princess. I hope that it does not give you a great pain. Even if we cannot dance together, we shall still be happy together. I do hope that you enjoy todays banquet and if you need to take your remedy please do not let me stop you.
I have know Elizabeth Hampton for quite some time. She is a good friend to me. I say as I notice my sister approaching with another lady.

I nodded my head to my sister.

"Christine, I am so pleased that she finally made it here. Please do bring her to the table, she can be seated opposite Katherine Elizabeth.

I entered the room and I followed Christine to the table and sat next to her and greeted everyone.

"It is a pleasure to meet you all and I am so glad that I could make it here. I said as I noticed my sister Elizabeth was also here. I turned to the young Katherine as she had asked me a question and I look down at my pendant and I noticed that she wore the sister pendant.

"Thank you for your compliment Katherine. This pendant is indeed an heirloom, it is the pendant of the greatest enchantress that ever lived called Evanora and I notice that you happen to wear the sister pendant of Medea. Sorry that is probably confusing to you, but please look at these old photos on this document of Evanora on the left and Medea on the right. I say showing her the photos.

I next turned to Christine as Katherine looked at the photo I had given her.

"I do find Romania very interesting. Your country is much greener than Hungary. I informed my husband Erik that I would stay for a while so yes I would very much like to get to know you better and you too Agnetha. I say to them as I noticed Agnetha had asked me.

I next got ready to answer Queen Mary.

I looked at Queen Mary then I spoke.

"It is a pleasure to meet you Queen Mary and is it true that you are the aunt of the fine Duchess Katherine here? I find Romania very beautiful I have to say and yes Agnetha the weather is much different here to that which I am used to. My visit here was to discuss an alliance with my country but to have this pleasant surprise is most wonderful.

. VI am happy that this is a wonderful surprise. We would not have met if the weather was good for you. So I am saddened for the bad weather and I am happy that you are safe and with us.

. My pendant is an heirloom.  No one told me.  I thought that my gave it to me as a birthday present.  My father and he handed it to me and told me that it was from my mother.  It is very beautiful.  Yours is very beautiful.  It glistens like it was made for you.  I smiled as I looked at the pictures that she showed me.  Thank you for telling me about this.

I smile brightly to Marius. .  I do not need to dance.  Just being able to sit next to you and talk is good enough for me.  The remedy does work.   I am getting stronger by the day.  Anyway my family will make sure that I am well as I believe that you will keep me safe.  You said that you are friends with Elizabeth Hampton.  She looks like she wants me out of the way. I giggled.  Your sister is kind.  I like her a lot I am sure that we will get along swimmingly..

I looked lovingly at Gustav. .  This is a beautiful place do you not think.  Rebecca and Marius looks wonderful together.  He seems to have a hint of reverence in his eyes when he looks at her.  Agnetha and Katherine are getting along nicely. But I am worried about what Katherine has said about Elizabeth Hampton.  There is something odd about her.  If Charlotte is sister to Elizabeth then they are cut from different cloth.  I smile.

I smiled at the young Duchess as she finished looking at the photos.

"Your pendant is indeed an heirloom and it is connected to mine also. It was a lovely gift that your parents gave you Duchess.

I turned next to answer Queen Mary of Sweden.

"I am honoured to be here Mary and your niece she does indeed seem very kind and caring towards everyone. From what I have seen so far, I would say that the fine Princess Rebecca would indeed be a perfect match for King Marius. There seems to be a good bond between them. My husband is King Erik of Sweden and recently I gave birth to our first child, a daughter Tamara.

I looked back at Duchess Katherine.

"Duchess, your pendant contains a great power, for it was that of Medea a great Enchantress and sister to Evanora. It is linked to mine through the sisters connection and it was believed that the crystals hold their powers within and only one of a kind heart can wear them. I choose not to use the power that I have for I want to have a normal life as much as I can. I am curious though as to where your mother found the pendant of Medea, for I thought it had been lost forever.

I looked at Queen Charlotte spoke
. All I know is that I received by my mother who I just met. She had it wrapped in a letter that she gave me. I was not told from where she found it. No one could tell me it was found. It looks like an emerald a jewel that is special for me. But I love it.

I was just thinking about Katherine's life. Living in France, not knowing her family. Henry did not know that she lives in France. I am happy that she came to Sweden I would not have met her. I hold on to Gustav's hand. I whispered to him Beloved I am not feeling well. Perhaps I can go to lay down.
I would like to stay here with you all but I think that I should go to the chambers.
I motioned to one of the servants and he spoke to Marius. I say to him.
. King Marius, if you do not mind I would like to go lay down. Not feeling well.

A servant whispered to Marius. He looked at Mary. She said that she was feeling ill . Mary is there anything that I can do for you. I hope that you will. You look a little pale. Feel better dear. . I looked at Marius . I hope that she will feel better. I would not want to be the that she is not well.

I looked at Duchess Katherine.

"Your pendant is indeed very powerful and you cannot be harmed at all when it is in full colour that shiny green. Only my pendant would have any such power to remove it. Tell me, you said you were uncertain about my sister, may I ask what she has done?

I kiss Gustav as I rise from the table. I steady myself before I took a step. . Good evening my love. Forgive me. I would like to rest a bit. So good evening to you King Marius, Princess Rebecca, Christine and Agnetha. Queen Charlotte and my dear Duchess Katherine. Please continue your dinner. Gustav do not worry. Have a seat and continue with dinner. I love you.

I see Mary rise from her seat but she was not very steady. Good evening Queen Mary. But I am escorting you to your chambers and I will sit with you until you fall asleep. I will not take no for an answer take my hand. I whispered to Gustav. Do not worry I will be with Mary. You stay with Rebecca. It will be alright..

I looked away from Marius for a moment. . I hope that you will be better. Rest well

I looked across at Queen Mary.

"Rest well Queen Mary. I hope you feelbetter soon. I say as I then look to Katherine.

"It is okay Katherine, I understand why you talk about her like that. She is cunning and it would not surprise me if she did try something, she has always been hungry for power. I will ensure I stay here for the whole Swedish visit to watch her, for I know her tricks. You need to watch out for her trusted friend Matthew Brown, loyal to her always.