Their post coitus was supposed to feel bliss for the couple, not dread. This was their last chance to please the council, to provide the kingdom their heir. They were even given a week to only be engaged with one another, nothing else. Henri prayed that all the times they did 'it' through the week was enough to make him finally with child.
He was immediately brought to the healers once the week was up. His examination felt like a public execution. All members were present to oversee the process. Henri felt nervous. He was hopeful for a baby that he and his prince can love but now, more than that, he was hopeful to be saved. His heart beats fast; the only thing keeping him from a breakdown was the gaze he shared with the prince. The prince was restrained at the side not allowed to 'intervene' and that made it more scary for Henri who wants to at least hold the hand of his lover. After some time of checking pulses and other methods, the royal physician turned to the council to give his report, not even batting Henri an eye.
"He's not with child, my lords.I'm afraid he's proven to be barren." Henri's tears finally let down as the news was said. He was feeling anguish but more was he feeling sorry. He failed their kingdom, he failed his prince. He looked at the direction to where his love stood. "I'm sorry!"
He was immediately brought to the healers once the week was up. His examination felt like a public execution. All members were present to oversee the process. Henri felt nervous. He was hopeful for a baby that he and his prince can love but now, more than that, he was hopeful to be saved. His heart beats fast; the only thing keeping him from a breakdown was the gaze he shared with the prince. The prince was restrained at the side not allowed to 'intervene' and that made it more scary for Henri who wants to at least hold the hand of his lover. After some time of checking pulses and other methods, the royal physician turned to the council to give his report, not even batting Henri an eye.
"He's not with child, my lords.I'm afraid he's proven to be barren." Henri's tears finally let down as the news was said. He was feeling anguish but more was he feeling sorry. He failed their kingdom, he failed his prince. He looked at the direction to where his love stood. "I'm sorry!"