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39. It's my pleasure

Samantha of Astor defied her mother's orders, and against all good conduct, she approached Henry, letting his tragic story find a place in her heart.

"I wish these fleeting minutes could become eternal, Your Highness," Henry murmured, looking towards the window but not really seeing it.

"Your Highness..."

"I know it's not possible," Henry interrupted her, "I've been so alone, but I have to accept my fate. I don't want you to have problems with the Queen Mother, much less with His Majesty. I'll return to my chamber, and forgive the time I've stolen from you," he said in such a poignant tone that Samantha had no doubt about his sadness and pain.

"Wait for me here every day, Your Highness. I'll keep you company, even if they're just fleeting moments," she offered, unable to stop her words.

Henry nodded in acceptance.

"I'll live for those moments, Your Highness," Henry assured her.

Samantha gave him a short but sincere smile before turning around and leaving the safety of the column, appe
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