Victoria trusted Ewan to handle Simon. The boy had had a chance to leave, but apparently he was too stupid to take her up on it. It would be over her dead body that he'd ever be with Katherine. Since Victoria had no plans of dying any time soon, it was now time for Simon's short life to end. Katherine would be sad, but she'd get over it. Victoria would start searching for a proper husband for her daughter tomorrow. Tonight was about Alexander and his bride. Once Katherine became a mother, she would realize that Victoria was doing what was best for her.<br/><br/>"You are very welcome, your highness."<br/><br/>Victoria replied to Ewan, not letting on to the other guests that anything more was going on. She trusted that her secret lover would take care of the task at hand, and went back to tending to her guests. Some had retired for the night and Henry looked like he was ready to hit his pillow. 'Good,' she thought. She didn't want Henry waking up until the sun was high in the sky tomorrow.<br/><br/>The remaining guests all agreed that 'Come Again' was a perfect way to end the evening. Victoria danced with her husband and told him, as he tried but couldn't fight back his yawns.<br/><br/>"I think you will need to call it a night soon."<br/><br/>Victoria said and Henry nodded his head with a yawn.<br/><br/>"I believe you are right."<br/><br/>Victoria gave Henry a smile, happy that he'd be asleep soon and she could be with Ewan tonight. The song might be upset but it definitely was true about her and Ewan. She smiled more, of course he would choose such a song. It suited the night and many people's feelings gathered here. Very few nobles were married to the one who owned their heart.<br/><br/>A few songs later the guests, exhausted from the celebration, headed to their rooms. All wishing Alexander and his new wife all the best and to be blessed with many children. Victoria helped Henry off to bed. He was snoring within five minutes of his head hitting the pillow.<br/><br/>"Sleep well, dear husband."<br/><br/>Victoria said quietly and after she was sure that most of the manor was fast asleep, she headed to Ewan's guest room. She had learned from her mistake in the past. She always double checked that doors were bolted now. She smiled in the darkness at what Ewan told her.<br/><br/>"Wonderful, thank you, my love."<br/><br/>It pleased her very much that Simon was gone. Katherine would mourn his loss, Victoria knew that. Katherine would never say it out loud, just cry for the gardener in her bedroom. In the end, Katherine would realize Victoria did what she had to do. Katherine and her future children deserved a better man than Simon. Victoria walked over to the bed, her dress falling to the floor, as she joined Ewan in the bed.<br/><br/>"I think a celebration is definitely in order."<br/><br/>Today had a been a great day for celebrating. Victoria wrapped her arms around Ewan's neck, drawing him in for a kiss as she pressed her body against his.