They all gathered for the first day of the annual hunt. Seri tried to hide, but Mary dragged her out. As Seri fidgeted next to the smiling Mary, they stood and watched as the men started getting ready. William caught sight of Mary and strolled over.
He wore an indifferent look on his face, "Mary. How did you get here?"
I recognized the scene and the line from being in the original novel. This was the moment where all the men began to fight over Mary like some sort of territorial wolves.
Mary dragged Seri over to the conversation, "Seri gave me a ride. Isn't that nice?"
William glanced at Seri who immediately wanted to scurry away and hide. He nodded at her, "Seri."
"P-P-Prince W-William..."
He watched her closely, "How is your mother?"
"S-She's here..."
"That's not what I meant." Seri flinched and tried her best to hide from his gaze. He continued, "Is your mother still-"
