Matt Ford
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She's certain her only chance is escape.
She looks back at her husband, who swipes a flagon of whiskey from the table and begins to pace anxiously.
Mary refuses to believe he's enjoying this, or that such brutality was his idea.
Henry, please, this isn't right.
Mary watches Darnley halt and eye her with suspicion.
She takes a deep breath.
Her heart thuds as Darnley takes another large swig of whiskey.
She gazes at him with desperate eyes, reaches a hand out.
Mary forces herself to stay put.
He raises his hand.
She is ready for the blow.
But then she feels him pulling her into his arms, clutching her like she's his saviour.
Moments later, she's horrified as he pulls at her skirts, wanting more.
She forces down the bile rising in her throat, the aroma of whiskey on his breath.
She must play this carefully.
My darling, please, whatever those brutes have promised you, they are not your allies.
Mary watches Darnley snap his chin up, defensive.
Of course they are.
They have declared me king again.