Submission II: Twisted Fate (Sequel to Rise of the Bastards)
I trusted that she would not share this information.
“My father's bloodline isn't exactly an honorable one," I started. "What do you mean?" she asked, confused. "Well...my father learned that Antionette's mother is the great, great, grandchild of King Athelstan's mistress, Donyale. When Antionette's mother, Beatrice, approached him with the proposition to marry us off when he became king, he threatened to expose her bloodline after learning of her lineage from none other than Gertrude. Gertrude was forced to flee after uncovering Beatrice secret her family wished to keep hidden forever," I explained. "Gertrude. Sweet Gertrude," she hummed, remembering her friend.