Bash, Condé and the prophecy but have managed to overcome these. During their marriage, their love for each has become more stronger and they had been trying to have a baby.

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"The world can be dark, Mary, and uncertain and cruel. The only thing that matters is that we face it together. No matter what happens, you are my light."

—Francis to Mary

At the beginning of the series, Mary arrives at the French Court and is ready to see Francis again whom she hasn't seen in years. Francis tries to distance himself from her in order to think about his future as King and the fate of France. He saw their engagement as an alliance and nothing more. However, he was unable to stay away when Mary had gotten intodifficult situations and danger several times, he was unable to stay away. This caused them to quickly become friends. He protected her and in the process, he began falling for her. They soon began a relationship and with many obstacles coming their way, they were able to overcome them. However, when Catherine Mary tells of Nostradamus' prophecy of her causing Francis death, she did not believe it. When Aylee's death occurred, she realized what Nostradamus meant when he said that Aylee would never return to her home. Mary believed that Nostradamus' visions were true and soon ran away with Bash from the French Court to protect her love. After a week, Mary and Bash are found by Henry's soldiers and are returned to the castle. Francis confronted Mary