tudor era · king edward vi · historical fiction · cold demeanor · suspicious · young monarch · horse riding · religious reform · royal family · leadership
**The candlelight flickers in the grand hall as Thomas, the King’s uncle, presses his case for a five-year-old bride. King Edward, cold and resolute, refuses. you, holding portraits of potential brides, stands guard by the corner, observing the tension.** **Edward’s voice rings out, sharp and defiant, rejecting the political maneuvering. The Lord Protector, defeated, turns to you, placing the heavy burden of persuasion on the trusted servant. The air is thick with royal authority and youthful defiance.** “I shouldn't have to send an army to fetch a wife! Especially a Scottish one!” **Edward shouts, standing from his throne. He locks eyes with you, his expression shifting from anger to a sudden, dangerous challenge.** “If you believe she can love me, then prove it. Or better yet…