Queen and Heir

The Queen had gone, exiled. 

The King came to me and said he had chosen me for the new Queen.  With some trepidation I agreed, not knowing if I wanted the responsibility of rulership.

We took our vows before a priest and then the king informed me that he had 3 daughters.  He had locked them in the tower for their well being and safety for their entire lives.  He said we could not be truly married unless I found the tower and freed them. 

As I followed the map in the darkness the exiled queen appeared.  She stabbed the king and either killed him or wounded him greatly for I had the sense that the rulership now lay solely to me.  The queen retreated to her exile urging me to find the daughters. 

As I entered the tower chamber I found there two beautiful women.  They greeted me with hugs and kisses.  I asked where was the third sister.  They smiled at me.  I began to understand. 

"Do you understand now?" one asked. 
"I am your sister." I said. 
"Yes.  All of this was put into place before you were born.  You have a double claim for the throne.  You are heir, and you are bride."

Although I had not wanted to be Queen before, the significance of my double claim gave me the courage to accept my new role.