Sylvia walked towards Vernon, he turned in annoyance when he saw her,"What brings you by?""I heard you were going hunting, so I wanted to join.""You know how to hunt?""No, but there is a first time for everything."He shook his head, "Fine, let's go."They set out, and she was using a bow and arrow, but there was a problem with that as she did not know how to use it.The forest was huge,"You go that way, and search for whatever you want to hunt, and I will be on the other side."Sylvia nodded in unison. "Got it."She walked down the path, this was not going as she had planned. She had wanted to spend this time with him, but now she was going to hunt for something she had no idea about.Sylvia was excited when she came across a deer, this was her chance to prove to him that she could do it.She shot the arrow but missed, but the deer rattled, and it began charging towards her, Sylvia screamed as she ran.She fell, and turned, but the deer was on the ground. She turned back and found Vernon dismounting his horse.Sylvia was not in the mood for his jokes or rude remarks. She had been rattled so much, now on the ground and covered with dirt and dust.Vernon walked past her as he went to his kill, of course, he would not bother helping her, she got up and did not bother dusting herself.She began walking back slowly, and at least there was some shade from the trees, Vernon's horse was next to her,"Come.""It's alright, I need the walk and fresh air.""As much as I want to leave you behind, I can't. What will they say when I come back without the Queen and it's pretty dangerous."She nodded and took his hand, and they rode back. When they made it, of course, Celia was there, she put her hands on his shoulders as he set her on the ground."Thank you."Maria was next to her. "My Lady, are you alright?""Yes, I just need a bath.""I will get it sorted out."Later that night, Sylvia sat outside, and it was cold."Do you need a cloak, My Lady?""No, it's alright Maria.""You might get sick.""It doesn't matter. He would not care.""Don't be despondent, he will warm up to you.""I'm tired Maria, how long can I go on like this?""He is just not used to being married.""Yet he is used to his concubines.""You're the Queen, they can't measure up to you.""Titles mean nothing when you don't have someone who wants to love you. He doesn't want to try to give us a chance.""I'm sorry My Lady.""You don't have to apologize, I just need to be free from here, I'm suffocating.""Maybe we can go on a trip.""He would have to come with me, and I can't see him now.""I see My Lady."Sylvia was walking through the gardens with Maria. She turned when Vernon and the other concubines walked down too.Of course, they had a get-together and was not invited. They saw her and she looked away and walked away.Days had gone by and she had made sure to stay clear of him and all his other conquests, yet tonight was not possible.They all had dined together, she got to the dining room, and there they all sat. He did not bother to pull out her chair, and Sylvia sat down."Evening My King.""Evening."He went back to talking to his concubines. She knew that was all that she was going to get, they had dismissed her already.She was not doing this, he could just stay with his concubines. There was no need for her just like today.Sylvia got up. "Excuse me, I need the restroom."Vernon did not say a word as he acted as if he had not heard her. Sylvia had sat outside for a while,"My Lady, we have to head back.""No, I'm not.""You will be in trouble.""Who cares? He won't even notice that I'm gone."Sylvia headed back eventually, and of course, he did not seem to care, there was no one to talk to.She motioned for the servant to pour her some mead and drinking made her feel better. What had she done to deserve this?"My Lady, are you alright?""Yes,"This time, it was Alice.Vernon did not even turn to her, that was her last straw, and she got up. "Excuse me, I'm heading back to my chambers to retire for the evening."She saw that now Vernon had turned a bit to her, and before he could say anything, she had walked off.Sylvia did not jump when he burst into her room after her,"LEAVE."Maria nodded, "Yes, My King."He slammed the door shut. "Do you enjoy making a fool out of me?""Me? Why should I sit there, being ignored? I might as well not be there. What is the difference?""What do you think they are going to say if you're not there?""We don't see each other a lot, so why does it matter? You did a fine job of that this afternoon."Vernon took a step towards her, and she took one back,"I thought you wanted my company. That is why you have been following me.""Not anymore, I'm tired.""So you found someone?""No, and even if I did, that would not matter because you have your concubines, and I'm sure that you wouldn't even notice."He covered the space between them, "If you want to die, then try to have a lover."She shivered at his words. "Are you threatening me with my life?""Yes.""Get out.""What di...............""I said get out.""If I don't leave, then what?""I will leave," She started to walk towards the door, but he pulled her back and she was now flush up against him.