Chapter 41
Colette turned from red to pale in a matter of seconds.
Then everything turned black. She fainted.
Auguste, Antoine and Francis stood there for a few seconds, unable to grasp what had just happened.
It was Antoine who called out his wife’s name.
“Colette,� he called, getting down on his knees. “Wake up. This is no time to be playing games.�
“Antoine,� Francis said, walking closer, “I don’t think she’s playing games.�
Antoine looked up at the King. “You don’t know Colette, Your Majesty.�
“And what does that mean?� Francis asked, looking at him.
“Come,� Auguste said, looking at both of them. “Help me bring her into the house.�
He looked at Antoine. “This might be the real thing, brother.�
“We shall soon find out,� Antoine said.
Francis took hold of her feet, while Antoine picked up her head. Auguste opened the door.
“Put her on the couch,� Auguste directed, when they brought her into the drawing room.
“Papa?� She asked, tentatively as first. “Is that you? We have been looking for you all over.� She smiled and turned
Auguste looked up and smiled. “Danielle,� he said, “my little girl.� He opened his arms for her and she ran into them as she always did.
He held her away and looked into her eyes.
“Are you all right? Are you in any trouble?�
Danielle smiled and shook her head. She looked around for Henry and motioned for him to come.
“We wanted to speak with you,â€Â? Henry said walking up to him. The journal was in his outstretched hands. “We found two days ago.â€Â? Henry said as Auguste reached out for it. “We read some things inside and now we are in need of an explanation.â€Â?
Auguste smiled. “Of course, you two. Let me just…�
“MOTHER,â€Â? a voice called from behind them. “What have they done to you?”