Sylvia at the age of eighteen stood in front of the priest and the whole kingdom with her soon-to-be husband Vernon who was thirty-two, the King. Their two kingdoms would become one today.As they stood there, their contrasts were way too much, she had white hair and sky-blue eyes.He with dark hair and powerful dark eyes that could suck you into a void, Sylvia shivered a bit at the way he looked at her.He looked as if he was undressing her in his head, now they were crowned and sat on the throne chairs.They had feasts the whole day, after the day finished Sylvia got dressed in her unmentionables for the night.She put on her nightgown and her heart was beating fast by her bed chambers."The king arrives."Sylvia took a deep breath and Vernon came in, her breath caught, he was carved by the heaves, from his face to his body.He sat down, and her heart was pounding so fast,"Evening your Majesty."He picked a glass and he held it out for her to pour some alcohol, she was shaking a bit as she carried the pitcher and poured him some.Sylvia poured herself some and took a sip but Vernon had already chugged it down, he motioned for her to pour him some more, which she did.He chugged it down once more, "You are my Queen."Sylvia loved hearing him saying that, he was staking his claim, "Yes, My King.""You are my Queen but I'm not your King."Sylvia was confused, "I do not understand my King?""Of course, you don't, it would be hard educating you.""You do not know me that way.""I do, it's simple to read such a young mind.""That is not true, it just makes one ignorant."Sylvia was shocked when Vernon's hand wrapped around her neck,"WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE TALKING TO?"His hand was squeezing and it was painful, "Forgive me, Sire.""Don't back down now Sylvia.""I did not mean no harm.""Then what did you mean?""Simply that one should not make assumptions."His hand squeezed tighter which made her all the more struggle to breathe."You don't ever, ever try to match up to me, I won't stand for it.""Yes....your.......Majesty.""I will make your life a living hell if you try that again."He let go of her neck as he pushed her back, Sylvia was now frightened and wanted to touch her neck but thought better of it.Now she sat there quietly and poured him some wine, she was afraid to say something wrong.Sylvia sighed inwards, so it was all an act today, her dreams of having a wonderful marriage were thrown out the window.She felt his hand go beneath her chin and he tilted her face upright as she tried not to tremble, "Why are you so quiet?"She jumped to respond fast, "I enjoy watching you drink your Majesty."He chuckled and let go.Sylvia was drinking way more slowly, when drunk she was way too bold and did not fear much.She started when Vernon took her wrist and he pulled her up, he threw her on the bed, and she began to panic.This was not how she wanted her first time to go, this was something that she wanted to be special, most of all to mean something.Vernon climbed on top of her, her eyes widened when he took off his shirt."Wait."Vernon looked at her quizzically, "What?""I don't want my first time to be like this."He huffed, "Did you think that it would be some fairytale?""Yes."She did not lie, that was her truth, this meant so much to her, and could not bear it to be taken like this.His hand went to her thighs, "Your body belongs to me.""Yes, Your Majesty.""So why should I stop.""I beg you not to violate you."He seemed to be taken aback by her answer, he got off her, "Fine, I was going to have intercourse with you because that is what is required, but since you refused then nothing can be done."Sylvia was shocked by his response, he was at least a bit of a gentleman, "Thank you.""Don't thank me, Thank Celia."She sat up, "Pardon?""Celia is my favorite concubine in bed."She was shocked at the way that he was so brazen, "I see."Sylvia had not seen Vernon in two weeks, the last time that she had seen him was their wedding night.Life in the palace was beyond boring, her maid Maria was the only thing that kept her afloat, as she always tried to entertain her.Finally today there would be a banquet, which meant seeing Vernon for the first time in a while.She was going to make herself look irresistible, even though Maria and everyone around her loved to stare at her.This was not something that she was not used to, her beauty was always admired, and it always made her life easier."Maria, I need the finest bath salts, with milk and topped with roses.""Yes, My Lady."When that was ready, she climbed into the bath, the water was a bit hot but it was great, she soaked for a good hour and a half.Her skin felt as smooth as silk, the next thing was her hair, Maria put it in scented oils, and they sat outside as her hair sun-dried.When that was done, Maria brushed her hair with soft strokes, with that done it was time to select dresses.Sylvia wanted to pick out a dress that would compliment her, that would speak volumes, she and Maria began their perusal.She knew that she had found the right dress, it was sapphire blue, and they went back to her chambers.Now it was time for her to get dressed as the sun was setting and would begin very soon, Sylvia now sat in front of her mirror.She took her makeup and began working on herself, this was an expertise that she knew inside and out.Sylvia had enjoyed learning this craft and to pass the time, after she had topping rogue on her lips that matched her porcelain skin, it was time for her hair.Maria brushed it lightly as her curls were cascading down her back, when done Maria helped her put on her gown and shoes."My lady, you're truly the fairest in all the kingdoms."She smiled at her, "Thank you Maria for your help."Sylvia looked at herself in the mirror and could see that she was beyond irresistible with the way her gown held her tightly and showed all the right curves.She took a deep breath, confidence was the key, and she would not succumb to the pressure or the stairs."Are you ready My Lady?""More than I can ever be."Sylvia and Maria headed out, Maria nodded for her to walk in, and she nodded, and walked into the banquet.The noise died down completely as everyone was staring at her, even Vernon's eyes had such dark lust in them.