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Emily woke to the singing of the birds near her window. She turned slightly to the opening that made the sun rays shine brightly into the room. The light from the beautiful day's gift made her cover her face with her right hand.

"Urgghh, it is too bright!" She exclaimed.

As she was about sitting upright, a hand out of nowhere put down the drape.

"Why would the sun ever think of hurting you?" The voice said. She turned immediately and was about jumping up from the bed when she saw Edward.

On seeing him, she sighed and relaxed back on the bed.

"Were you that scared?" Edward said, sitting near were she was lying and rubbing her forehead. She mumbled something he did not hear. "Good morning my Queen. I hope you are better now?" Edward continued. "Good morning His Grace." She replied, sitting up again. Looking at him, she asked "How did you know I was not okay and where is Victoria?"

"Victoria is carrying out her duties in the kitchen. She reported to me this morning about your welfare. S