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“Ah, and yet they couldn’t turn my head now if they tried,” Stephane reminded her as he leaned in pressing a delicate kiss to her lips as he pulled back smiling down at her. “It would be a lie if I said I didn’t think about having more children running around here. If all we had is John I would be perfectly happy, but having others would give you more to distract yourself with when he’s with Francis and Mary. Besides it would be a great disservice to the world if we didn’t have a daughter running around our house that took after you,” if it wasn’t what Lola wanted though he would find a way to be okay with that. He was always going to put her happiness as his priority. “Nothing makes me happier than you do though is something I want to make sure you are not blind to that fact.”

“We would have a much different marriage if they did.” She knew that others in court (Catherine in particular) considered her a fool for believing that Stephane was a loyal husband. Lola understood why. Even if his reputation hadn't preceded him, men had the luxury of being unfaithful. Lola knew she didn't have to worry, and she didn't care what anyone had to say about it. “I am happy to hear you say that,” Lola said with a smile spreading slowly across her face again. Her grip on her son was steady but she readjusted anyways, acutely aware there would come a time in coming months she may not be able to hold him so easily. It was news she hadn't known quite how to tell him, but to hear him so welcomed to the idea gave her hope. “I know that, Stephane. That is a fact I am very well aware of.”

#[ stephane | i want you forever. ]

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Francis knew that his friend’s life wasn’t perfect, and that was because of him. He tried what he could do for her to make things easier for her. Both Lola and his son deserved better than being under the court’s eyes, but he was too selfish to let them too far. Still though he felt the way his smile lit up as he nodded, “We are. I just thought he deserved to be the first person I told since it will be his brother or sister. I might just be selfish and be hoping for a boy though. Not for the whole heir thing, but because having Bash was everything to me as a child. I want this child and John to have the same bond. Not heir and bastard, but true brothers. I don’t care how the world views them, I care about how they view each other.”

“I'm happy for you, Francis. Truly. The both of you.” Lola said with a warm smile, running a hand gently through John's hair. For Mary's sake, of course, but it went deeper than that. She could never properly express her gratitude to Francis for how good he had been to her and their son. Knowing that being the mother of his bastard son wasn't going to be the end of her or John's reputations or livelihoods meant more to her than she could ever explain. “You don't have to explain, least of all to me. I understand.” As much as she could, anyways. Lola missed her siblings every day even if she had been disowned, but the bond between Francis and Bash was undeniable. “Does Mary know you've told me? Do I need to prepare to act surprised?”

#[ francis | bound for life. ]

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#[ john | the light in my life. ]

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“And there are evenings you are far more proper than your own Queen,” it was still odd knowing the, not quite friendship, but something close he had grown with Mary and Francis. It was all entirely for Lola and John, but it was worth it if it gave his wife a little bit of peace. “I think you would be quite content seeing me be utterly wrapped around our daughter’s finger. We both know just how much of a disaster it would be for anyone else the moment I have a daughter to spoil. Although I certainly wouldn’t be upset if we had a few more children.” In all honesty he was sure he could be quite happy having as many as she wanted without question. “Anytime I get with you is a blessing. I don’t need a job to make sure I know that.”

“Neither my queen nor myself are the most improper women in court.” Lola countered. “Well, I don’t have to tell you that, you’ve slept with most of them.” She added. It didn’t bother her. Lola had enough trust and faith in their marriage and her husband alike to believe he would never have an affair, least of all one she wouldn’t know about. Whatever happened in his life before her wasn’t her place to judge. “Do you want more children?” She asked, an eyebrow raising slightly as she looked up to him. So much of Lola’s focus had been given to her son that she forgot about all else, but it would be a lie to say that she hadn’t thought about it. “I know that, but I also know that the job and the power it gives you makes you happy. Nearly as much as I do. There’s no reason to deny it. So long as you’re happy and honest about it, I don’t have any reason to complain.”

#[ stephane | i want you forever. ]

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It wasn’t that Francis never imagined he would have a child with anyone that wasn’t his wife. It was practically expected of him. However once he fell for Mary he didn’t want anyone else, but it was never that easy. Of course he no longer had any regrets about any of it because it brought him his son, but a part of him would always hurt for the fact that he knew how much it made Mary struggle. Regretting his son though was something he couldn’t do it. He figured at least with his mother being Lola he made the best choice he could have. They had a solid friendship that allowed them to parent their son in a healthy way. It was the opposite of what he had while growing up which was all he could have asked for. And now Lola had Narcisse as a husband and somehow it all worked out for the best. He couldn’t have asked for better. Francis was completely wrapped up in looking down at his son when a voice broke him from his thoughts causing him to look up offering her a small smile, “no intrusion at all. I was just telling John that he’s going to be a big brother,” he offered up waiting to see her reaction to the news.

Rumors still followed Lola. They weren’t as extreme as they had been once, especially not now that she was married. But every once in awhile, a visitor of court would whisper about how Lola must be the king’s mistress to have had a son with him. It was something she had to deal with, worse that one day John would have to hear stories for himself. All she could hope was that they would be able to tell him without making a mess of things, but she had faith. She and Francis had done a wonderful job sharing him so far, and with Mary, and he was loved and cherished and healthy. It was all she could want. “What?” Lola gasped, her hands flying to her mouth in surprise before she let out a laugh, kneeling down and letting her skirts fall around her as she situated beside their son on his other side. “Francis, that’s wonderful! You and Mary must be so thrilled!”

#[ francis | bound for life. ]

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“I am all too aware of the fact that you are not an innocent woman, but I love every single part of who you are. You are still a lady though and so well behaved in public,” Although if Stephane was honest it was what he enjoyed the most. He was absolutely unashamed to pull his wife into dark corners and run his hands over her body whenever they were stuck at balls and galas, and he was all too aware of how much she enjoyed those moments herself. Well behaved might have been a stretch for them. “You know I will love having children with you. My genes may not be the best, but I am in the hopes that yours will be the defining genes they receive. After all I wouldn’t be upset if I end up with a daughter that takes after you,” he reminded her and perhaps it was something close to a dream come true to him. “As long as you know if I could walk away and still provide the life you and John deserve I would I won’t push it;”

“I do still represent the queen of Scotland.” Lola reminded him, the amusement evident in her voice. She had no doubt that whatever she did, Mary would support her just as she always did. Perhaps it had more to do with the life she had been raised for that she behaved in public, but not everyone had the security of doing as they pleased the way Catherine and Mary did. “You having a daughter at all would be a sight to see.” She teased, a small smile on her face at the thought. Lola had no idea how many more children she hoped to have, but giving John a sibling wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world. “Although I would argue anything you have to pass down to them isn’t all bad.” Lola added before she shook her head. “I am well aware of your feelings for me, Stephane. I wouldn’t have married you if I wasn’t. It merely makes the time we have together without court stealing you away all the more precious.”

#[ stephane | i want you forever. ]

Lola had never envisioned that she would live in the French castle forever, let alone for the reasons she was. It was one thing to be one of Mary’s ladies, but she knew that wouldn’t be forever. She would leave someday. It was miraculous Stephane was so understanding and also worked in court, allowing them the chance to stay in the castle. It was in her son’s best interests to be with both his parents. The worst of the fear in mothering the king of France’s son had worn off, which she would always take as a positive. Especially when it made things less awkward, such as walking into his nursery and seeing John with Francis. “Well hello, my sweet boy! I’ve missed you,” Lola cooed as she knelt to his level to kiss his forehead before looking up to Francis. “I didn’t mean to interrupt.”

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#[ francis | bound for life. ]

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“Considering who his mother is I’m not surprised that he is so well behaved,” Narcisse conceded as he reached out running a hand through her curls offering up a small smile for his wife. “Thankfully he is without my genes to tarnish your good nature. He is going to be absolutely brilliant as he gets older, and there is nothing the world won’t give him.” He wished that he could make it a habit to stay completely untied by his work in order to focus on Lola in the ways that she deserved, but unfortunately that was never going to be so simple for them. No matter how much they may have wished it. “If I had my way I would never be pulled into meetings or have to look over ledgers. Never believe for a second that I prefer work over being at your side.”

“I am not half as well-behaved as you seem to think.” Lola chuckled, her expression sobering after a moment. Her head tilted against his touch, a gentle smile flickering across her face. “Why would he be tarnished by you? Is that your way of telling me you don’t wish to have any children with me?” She asked, a teasing glint in her eyes. She had little doubt her husband didn’t want exactly that. “I don’t believe that.” There were moments, of course, when Lola wondered if political power meant more to him, but they were growing further apart. “I do know better than to think you enjoy how much time we lose.”

#[ stephane | i want you forever. ]

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· Lady Lola holding baby John Philip · — Anna Popplewell · Reign 2.11 (2013–2017)

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“He is only two which works plenty in my favor,” although by age two his own son was being raised by someone else while he was too busy trying to grow his own wealth. John wasn’t going to have the same childhood his son had been forced into having he had learned his lesson and wanted to do better for both Lola and John, and any other children they might be blessed to have. He only wished he had been able to make it up to his son before he died, but greed had gotten in the way of that. “Well my love it is quite unfortunate for you actually. You’re the one who has to deal with me for the entirety of the day after all and I’m sure you’ll grow quite bored of me.”

“He’s rather well-behaved for a child his age as it is, or so I hear. I don’t think we’re going to have anything to worry about.” Lola wanted that for him. A happy childhood. “Well, I don’t know.” A small smile crept at the corners of her lips. “I’ve forgotten what it’s like to have our time together remain uninterrupted by business for you. I might start to insist on it more often after today.” Of course, she knew better than to expect it could always be that simple, with the lives they lived and the court they were apart of, but it was nice to pretend. Even if it was only for a minute.

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“I hope he does continue to warm up to me. I want to be sure he has the happiest childhood imaginable no matter his circumstances.” Stephane was no fool to believe his king was the only reason he was allowed to be anywhere near Jean, but he certainly hoped that as long as he respected the fact that he would never be his father that Francis would never feel the need to take Jean from them. “It means that you are unfortunately stuck dealing with me for the remainder of the day.”

“Well, he is only two. I think it’s safe to say there’s a high chance of that happening.” Lola spoke with amusement in her voice. She was positive that Francis alone would never allow their son to be without anything, but while that was a comfort knowing he would have a family at all was a blessing. Four parents wasn’t necessarily a conventional way to grow up but she loved Mary and she loved her husband, so it could have been worse. “Who is that unfortunate for, exactly?”

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Stephane ignored her hand instead opting to wrap his arms around his wife holding her back to his chest in order to fully enjoy holding his small family against him. He had a son of his own but his own greed had led to losing him, but with Jean it was a second chance to do things differently. And who knew what other children could join their family since Lola was young and healthy. Whatever their life held he would be grateful to have a chance at being the husband his wife deserved, and the father figure that Jean would need when Francis was too busy with meetings. “He did, and I didn’t mind taking care of him if need be. However having a chance to spend time with the both of you is never something I will give up,” he promised her as he placed a kiss to the top of her head before leaning over her to do the same for Jean.

“He does seem to be warming up to you rather quickly. That’s a very good sign.” Lola knew it was a good mix of luck and the simple fact she knew Francis felt a sense of obligation to her now that he had even allowed for her to marry Stephane Narcisse in the first place, let alone allow him near their son. But it certainly wasn’t something she was planning on questioning now that it had happened. “Does that mean you aren’t urgently needed elsewhere today?”