The day King Henry V had long awaited had finally arrived. In a grand cathedral located in the heart of London, the wedding ceremony between King Henry and Selena Nightshade was about to take place. Though the people were not fully supportive of the king's decision to marry a mysterious foreign woman, they had no choice but to obey his command. The church was adorned with the finest flowers and silk, yet beneath the grandeur, there was a cold atmosphere lingering.
The sky over London was gray, signaling that this was not a bright day as usual. Inside the grand church, nobles, officials, and clergy had gathered. They whispered among themselves, some expressing doubts about the king’s decision to marry a woman they barely knew. However, none dared to openly oppose him.
Selena stood before the altar, dressed in a dark purple wedding gown—a color rarely worn for weddings, symbolizing her unique and powerful nature. Her sharp green eyes sparkled under the candlelight, and her long black hair flowed beautifully down her back. She looked mysterious yet captivating. The guests couldn’t help but feel both awe and fear of her presence.
Beside her, King Henry V stood with a face full of confidence. His mind was filled with hopes that this marriage would bring a better future for his kingdom, though deep in his heart, he knew there was a price to be paid. But Henry was already trapped by Selena’s charm, and now there was no turning back.
The high priest, who led the ceremony, began solemnly. His voice echoed the traditional prayers, though there was a slight hesitation in his tone, as if he himself felt something was amiss with this wedding.
“Today we gather to unite King Henry V of England and Selena Nightshade in the sacred bond of marriage. May God bless their union and bring peace to this kingdom.”
However, amid this sacred ceremony, one glaring detail stood out—the absence of Queen Margaret. She, Henry’s lawful wife and the queen of England, was not present at the wedding. The people whispered among themselves, realizing that Margaret’s absence was a protest against the marriage.
As Henry stood before the altar, reaching out to touch Selena, his thoughts occasionally drifted to Margaret. He knew that his decision to marry Selena had hurt his wife deeply, but he had tried to convince himself that this was for the future of the kingdom. He promised himself that he would protect Margaret and their son, Prince Edward, no matter what.
Elsewhere, far from the glittering wedding, Queen Margaret and Prince Edward were on their way to a secret place of exile. Margaret could not bear to watch her husband marry another woman, especially one as shrouded in dark mystery as Selena. She knew something was wrong with Selena, and her instincts told her that the future of her kingdom was in danger if Henry stayed with that woman.
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Margaret decided to leave for a while, taking Edward with her.
“Mother, why are we leaving?” asked Edward, still confused about what was happening. “Why is father marrying another woman? Doesn’t he love us?”
Margaret looked at her son with eyes full of love. “Your father... he’s caught in something bigger than us, my dear. He loves us, but sometimes love isn’t enough to protect us from danger.” Her voice trembled, trying to hold back the deep sadness.
“Is Selena a bad person?” asked Edward, still unsure of what was really happening.
Margaret didn’t answer right away, but her sharp gaze said everything. “We need to stay away from the palace for a while, Edward. I have to make sure you’re safe. Your father, even though he’s the king, can’t protect us from all threats.”
Margaret knew that behind Selena’s sweet smile, there was something dark and dangerous. She felt that leaving for a while was the only way to protect her son.
Back in the church, the wedding ceremony reached its climax. Henry and Selena exchanged their vows under the guidance of the priest. Though their words were full of promises of loyalty and love, there was a darkness surrounding this union, as if a greater fate was watching over them.
As the priest finally concluded the ceremony, Henry looked deeply into Selena’s eyes, his gaze filled with admiration and undeniable enchantment.
“With this, I make you my consort, a part of my life, and of my kingdom,” Henry declared loudly before all the noble guests in attendance.
Selena smiled softly, but behind that smile, there was a glint of victory. She had achieved her goal. By marrying Henry, she now had great power in the court, and with her extraordinary magical abilities, she was ready to execute her greater plans.
The guests clapped, though most did so with mixed feelings. Some felt this marriage was the beginning of something dark and dangerous for the kingdom.
After the ceremony, Selena and Henry walked out of the church, followed by the still-silent guests. In the sky, gray clouds began to gather, as if signaling that a great storm was on the way.
Yet in Henry’s heart, nothing seemed more important than his hope that this marriage would strengthen his kingdom. Though he knew Margaret and Edward were now far from his side, he remained convinced that this was the right decision.
Meanwhile, in the quiet of exile, Margaret and Edward began to plan their future. Margaret knew that Selena was not just a mere consort—she was a real threat that had to be stopped. And although her heart was broken by Henry’s decision, she was determined to protect her son from the darkness that now threatened their kingdom.
From afar, unbeknownst to Henry, a great conflict had begun—between love, power, and dark magic.
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