✨Mornings✨

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William's P.O.V

(Conversation continued from last chapter.)

"I'm guessing you're not my biological mother." I stated accepting my fate as I glared at the greying woman who nervously paced the breath of my office.

"No. Gosh being your mother has been the only thing that has given me the strength to live. You and your sisters were my greatest accomplishments and that was not because your father was future king but because we had successfully created the most beautiful human beings I had ever seen." She swooned growing still her light eyes darkening in color as the words left her lips.

"I loved you all with all my heart but as a mother I failed you because I was too weak." She paused her voice going low as she slowly slid into an awaiting chair. "When I first told your father that I was pregnant with your sister we were both trilled. He saw it as a way to get out of the marriage his parents had arranged. We both thought that our first born child would give us the approval of his family to be together. Instead they threatened to get rid of the both of us, the baby and I which forced me to go into hiding. Your father married Mella the very day I gave birth to your sister." She trailed off a tear rolling down her flushed cheek.

"He was there, beside me through it even though it was his wedding day and I was grateful for that because I was sure I couldn't do that on my own. Sergio always had a plan though, one I assured him would never work but he believed that it would work souly because we loved each other and we deserved to be happy." She laughed lightly. "So he sat out to find a way out of the marriage while remarkably being trained to be the future king he managed to be the best father to our daughter." She continued pausing momentarily.

"When I'd gotten pregnant the second time with you, I had a hard time running after a busy three  year old and I understood that Sergio helped as much as he could and I didn't want to burden him more than he was already so with his permission I asked my sister, your aunt to move in with me to help with Maria and she did. It ran smoothly for a few months I guess until Milla found out and confronted Sergio about it. His affair with the shoe maker's daughter." She sighed almost as if she was reliving the events all over again.

"The trouble didn't start all at once I guess it was just the calm before the storm. I gave birth to you and I remember your father being ecstatic, we both were. You were our beautiful boy. My baby and I vowed to protect both you and your sister from your father's evil wife. I tried with all my might to keep that promise but failed. One morning I got up went into your nursery and you weren't there and neither was your sister. I'd hoped that your father had just decided to take you guys for a walk." She croaked unshed tears whelmed  in her eyes giving them a glassy look.

"I started walking. Barefooted with no specific direction or destination in mind I just walked. I knew that with every step I took I was somehow closer to you a part of me knew that I had lost my babies though. Hours went by and I remember standing at the palace gates with a guard asking me if everything was okay. I demanded to see Sergio and they did allow me in mere seconds later. The palace was in an uproar. A screaming Sergio accompanied by my two screaming babies now draped in royal blankets. I wasted no time in getting both you and your sister into my arms I knew that you would both be famished." She stopped and for the first time looked at me.

"Sergio and I both thought it was Mella who had sent someone to take you and your sister but we were wrong and Mella was happy to inform us that it had been my own sister who had taken you to the palace without being requested. The King then decided that it would be better if the children were raised in the castle especially the future King. Mella had one request and it was that I be banned from palace grounds seeing that I had an affair with her husband and would continue to if I were allowed to live in the castle."

"Of course her request was granted and so I was kicked off palace grounds leaving behind you and your sister. Your father's pleas weren't payed any mind, he was warned and specifically told not to have anything to do with me and he'd done the complete opposite. Mella then chose Dora as you and your sister's care giver. I spoke out in hopes of getting you back but the palace just said that I had gone crazy. I was beaten and outcasted by my village so I left. I gave up. I thought that you two would be better off without me. I had in fact welcomed the person who caused you harm into my house because I couldn't keep up with my own child. Sergio's father had said that I was unfit to raise royal babies and I believed him. I was given the three most precious gifts and I failed to protect them. I deserved for them to be taken from me."

"It broke my heart knowing that you would grow up to love the very woman who took you from me more than you loved me but I found peace in knowing that you all had your father who was an amazing parent. I was too weak and I allowed fear of you and your siblings hating me to keep me away for so long and when Dora had finally told you about me she'd made sure to pay me a visit reminding me that I was not allowed to speak to any of you. I finally decided that as it is I had very little to live for after your father died I knew that I needed to set things straight whether or not I was killed in the process. Three decades of lying and scheming  was enough. And before you say how much you hate me I just want you to know that I'm so very proud of you. I'm proud that you didn't allow history to repeat itself. You fought for what you wanted and I know how hard that must've been. Fighting for true love is never easy but you did it. I'm so relieved that you didn't repeat the same mistake your father and I made repeatedly. Most of all I'm happy that you can be happy with the woman you chose and enjoy the beautiful family you've created." She rambled on tears freely flowing down her now wet cheeks.

"I don't hate you Daisy even though I only know your name I love you and nothing's going to change that. You didn't fail us we simply just missed a few years but I'm pretty sure we could make the time we've got left worth a lifetime." I said attempting to keep a strong voice but failed once she started crying again this time tears of joy.

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Amora's P.O.V
4 years later.

The sound of playful giggling woke me from my slumber warm yellow rays leaking into the windows giving the large room a bright glow. Lazily tugging the covers further up my body I snuggled further into the comfortable bed as I allowed my eyes to fall shut painting my world black once more. "Mommy wake up!" A small voice sang causing my eyes to snap open to meet familiar dark blue ones. "Good morning mommy." Alexander greeted cheerily his smile increasing in size when he saw me look at him.

"Good morning baby." I said a smile finding its way onto my face as I looked at the large smile that resided on my son's lips.

"Alex that's no fair daddy said that we could wake mommy together and you did it without me!" Sophia grumbled standing at the foot of the bed with her arms firmly folded and a fierce glare directed at her younger brother who still wore a bright smile.

"Sophia it's okay pumpkin you could choose my outfit for today that way the both of you would've helped me with really important tasks today." I informed my daughter who's frown slowly turned into a smile.

"Alex apologize to your sister for not waiting so you could wake me together." I instructed the three year old who now sat on my lap looking down at his sister.

"I'm sorry sissy." He sighed leaning forward placing a quick kiss on her cheek before falling back onto my chest.

"I'll go pick a dress for mommy." Sophia hurriedly announced before running into my closet her untamed locks flying about.

"I forgot!" Alexander grumbled turning to look at me.

"What did you forget?" I asked officially kissing my last chance at peace and quiet goodbye knowing that mornings in this house were always crazy.

"To kiss you and tell you I love you. I love you mommy." He informed me placing a rough kiss on my cheek causing me to giggle.

"I love you more baby boy." I crooned while peppering my giggling son's face with kisses. Pulling back I took a minute to admire his features from his dark blue eyes that mirrored his father's. To his ink black curls and sandy brown complexion he was simply beautiful. Alexander Sergio Nardivino was truly a blessing from his almost permanent smile to his loving words.

"Xander, Sophy go meet your aunt and grandmother at the table for breakfast." William's voice rang from the bedroom door causing both children to merrily scamper out of my room.

"Morning baby." He greeted lowly placing a soft kiss on my lips. Humming I hopped out of bed walking into my bathroom where I did my morning routine all while William silently stood at the door looking at me.

"What's with the look?" I asked walking over to him so he could zip up my dress.

"What look?" He asked innocently looking down at me.

"The look that's currently on your face." I informed him truly interested in what was going through his mind seeing that he was currently baby crazy.

"I don't know what your talking about I was just admiring my wife so perhaps you're finally seeing my love for you shining in my eyes." He quipped smartly pulling me so I was now pressed to his chest.

"Oh well then I'll say it first. I love you William." I whispered my cheeks growing hot when I noticed his eyes darkened. A breath pushed past my lips when my back hit the wall before his lips found mines.

"Daddy!!! Grandma and aunt D are fighting again!!!" Sophia screamed from our bedroom door causing us to pull apart. William instantly stiffening with anger while I just stood there. I'd grown used to their fighting I didn't know why William allowed their bickering to upset him it was clear as day that Daisy made it her daily goal to upset her sister as much as she could in the mere twenty four hours she was given in a day which I'm pretty sure she thinks is too little.

"I'll handle it." I muttered before slipping out of the closet heading toward the kitchen. On entering I was met with a red faced Daisy pointing a butter knife at her sister who sat innocently with her hands held up in surrender. What caught my attention though was that Alexander sat happily in the middle of his grandmother and aunt eating his breakfast as though nothing was going on around him.

"Ladies what's the matter?" I asked causing Daisy to grow silent turning to look at me.

"She was feeding my grandson too much sugar. Sugar affects the brain and the last thing on earth we would want is for any of my grandchildren to turn out as crazy as their great aunt here." She huffed taking the knife and scrapping the whipped cream, syrup and powdered sugar Alexander had on his pancake placing a strawberry on top instead. Truth is if it weren't powdered sugar on the pancake Daisy would find something else to fuss about. For the past year I've heard it all from blaming Dora  for horrible weather to being the cause of one of the kids catching a cold or Dora not wearing her uniform with enough pride.

For the past thirty five years Dora was not obligated to wear a uniform which Daisy changed going as far as sewing Dora's uniform herself which was hideous if I may so myself. I'd never seen so many bows on anything in my life.  I'd tried to help but quickly learned to keep my mouth shut when William and I were told that Dora was none of our business.

"The both of you are tiring." William grumbled walking into the kitchen with Sophia in his arms.

"I'd happily leave this palace if you'd let me." Dora groaned glaring at her nephew who's full attention was on his daughter who was currently assisting in making him a cup of coffee.

"You can leave." He announced without looking up at her his words shocking me. I'd known that the only reason Dora was here was because Daisy requested that she be her personal maid. I guess that was Daisy's way of getting back at her sister for hurting her for so many years. I'll assure you that Daisy took full advantage of it convincing anybody who'd feel empathy towards Dora that she'd caused her to suffer way more in the past.

It was safe to say that four years and being able to witness at least one of her grandchildren being born hadn't been enough to cause Daisy to forgive Dora and honestly if anybody had stolen my children I don't think I'd be able to forgive them either.

"You aren't going anywhere. For thirty five years you seemed to enjoy your job I don't know what changed but until you figure out how to reclaim  that love for your job only then are you allowed to leave." Daisy informed her sister adjusting the huge bow that sat in the middle of her chest  on her cream maids uniform.

"Ma that's enough I've allowed this for far too long you're going to have to find another hobby besides making Dora's days a living hell ." William sighed earning himself  a dirty look from his mother.

"She made my life a living hell for thirty years but nobody seemed to care and it's evident that you value her feelings over mine." She cried covering her face with her hands shielding her fake tears. Her loud sobs echoing through the now silent dining room all while Alexander lovingly rubbed his grandmother's arm in an attempt to calm her using his free hand to stick pieces of pancake into his mouth. It's safe to say that everybody has grown quite accustom to Daisy's dramatics and her way of getting whatever she wanted from her son.

"Ma quit your acting and just let the old hag go nobody needs to see her lying face anyway." Rose's voice broke out causing everyone to turn to look towards the door where she stood calmly eating an apple. 

"My baby." Daisy chirped long forgetting that she was "crying" just a few seconds ago.

"Dora you can leave." Rose muttered lowly before plopping down in the vacant seat next to her nephew who watched her every move carefully perhaps because this was most likely the first time he saw his aunt be serious.

"Dew drop aren't you gonna give your favorite aunt some love? I haven't seen you in forever!" Rose dramatically sighed moving so she was now facing her nephew with a large smile on her face one he quickly mirrored before jumping into her arms he was soon followed by his sister who'd surprisingly left her father's arms.

Dora silently left the dining room while her sister was distracted with asking her youngest daughter about school. Rose still being the rebellious child she was simply shrugged or described all her classes as "alright" which didn't quite scare me as much as it should because she knew that she had to go through William when her report card got mailed home. I sat back silently observing my family as they conversed Sophia now leading the conversation earning smiles from everybody listening, unfortunately I wasn't paying attention I simply took the opportunity to admire them.

I was eternally grateful for them and my love grew stronger everyday  even though they already were my heart. 

"What?" I asked cocking my head slightly when I caught four pairs of eyes glued to me.

"You look very very pretty mommy!" Alexander squealed smiling brightly causing William, Rose and Sophia to nod in agreement.

"I chose the dress." Sophia announced smiling proudly promoting her aunt to complimented her choice on the floral dress I wore.

"So Amora is it possible that you and my dear brother are  gonna increase our country's population of royal babies by one or maybe two anytime soon?" Rose inquired smirking as she stuck a piece of bacon into her mouth causing all the blood from my face to drain. For the past three months I've successfully avoided this conversation both with Daisy and William and now here Rose was just putting it out there at breakfast. It was too early for this.

"We're working on it. Right babe." William answered throwing a wink my way. If it were up to him we would already have another baby. After experiencing Alex's birth he'd claimed it was the most beautiful experience and I didn't blame him seeing that he'd missed the birth of his first born child I guess baby fever was inevitable. I brought it on myself anyways.

"She left." Daisy announced on entering breaking the silence that had fallen over us her cheeks red and real tears escaped her eyes this time.

As I said mornings were always crazy in this house but behind  these esteemed walls it didn't matter that we were royalty what mattered here though was that we were family. A family that after many years of unrest finally was whole again and the once heavy dark feeling that clouded these walls was now replaced by love, light and laughter and we had the two beaming children who sat among us to thank for that. Who would've thought that all we needed to get our lives on track were some babies.

Our Royal Heirs.

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Later that day

I stood under the setting sun which washed the earth in its  orange glow. The gentle summer breeze softly caressed my skin carrying along with it the fresh scent of blossomed flowers. The sound of  retreating birds  perfectly mixed with the joyful sound of my playing children who happily ran about the garden. The scene before me evoking a satisfied smile which effortlessly sat on my stained lips.

"Hey love." William's voice greeted softly from behind me his arms snaking around my waist pulling me closer to his body.

"Hey." I greeted through a smile when I felt his lips place a quick kiss behind my ear. Still dressed in the suit he wore to his meeting we both stood silently looking on at our children play.

"How was work?" I asked him taking a break from admiring my kids.

"It was alright." He answered shortly his tone closely resembling his younger sister's when asked about school which simply meant  that he didn't  want to talk about it. "Sometimes I stand back and can't believe that I have such a beautiful family." He muttered almost as if he was saying what he was thinking his eyes still focused on the two dark haired children who were now rolling in the grass. "I always thank God for the three of you but I have to thank you for giving me two beautiful kids and for being such a loving and supportive wife." He said turning me so I now faced him as he looked deep into my eyes.

"You are getting really creative with these angles for me to consider having another baby huh." I chuckled breaking our kiss.

"A man can only try. I really don't want to do it without your permission because it affects you more than me at least for the first nine months so whenever you're ready just let me know." He explained his words earning himself a hum. "Amora I meant what I said though seriously you are the best thing that happened to me even when I was too blind to see it you stuck by me and for that I'll love you eternally." He said lowly before molding his lips to mine his hands pulling my body even closer to him.

"Excuse me daddy?" Sophia asked appearing at her father's side where she stood tugging at his pants causing us to pull apart.

"Yes princess." William answered turning his attention to his pouting daughter.

"Aren't you going to play with us?" She whined her

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