louiseoflorraine:
Louise rolled her eyes and slammed her book down o the cushion. “Just shows how little I mean to everyone. Gaston has been here this whole time, and as a single letter been sent to me about his appearance? No! And my sister could be dead somewhere in this palace and no one is searching for her! She is royalty, from Bourbon blood. This is madness!” She shouted, placing her hands over her face, pushing back tears. She was a mess and was losing control. “Antonio is around when he wants to be. He’s a man, he goes off doing what every man does with his day. They hunt, they drink, they gamble away their riches.”
❝ I dare say that is not true... ❞ Joséphine proceeded with caution, her gaze low as she spoke. ❝ I imagine many assume that you are either resting after the birth or looking over your sons. I feel more than certain that the King has men searching for her, turning the palace on its side to find her if that is the case. ❞ she rose from her chair immediately to sit beside Louise, her hand moving to rest upon her upper back. ❝ Louise... You must calm down. Everything will return to normal, you must give it time. Sitting in this room alone will only cause you to worry. As for Antonio... He will come around, I know it. Perhaps the nerves of being a father have gotten to him now they are here. But I know that he loves you so deeply. ❞













