Matt Ford
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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.
To get what they wanted.
But I fear now they have it, they won't need you.
She fixes him with imploring eyes.
Do you truly think they will let a Catholic Englishman sit on the Scottish throne?
She sees a flicker of doubt cross Darnley's face.