((sorry.. did not see your most recent post<strong> Madness</strong>so when reading assume it fits in the time line rather than the order of the posts :) ))<br/><br/>Silina simply stared at the Prince after his rude and dismissive replies to her fighting back tears that instantly sprang to her eyes.<em>"Jaered, it might come as a surprise to you, but I REALLY DO have your best interests at heart!"  </em>With that she sulkily swirled on her heels and disappeared muttering.<br/><br/><em>"Being wed to him might not be worth the status after all!" </em>she mumbled.  Not even seeing the cellar boy carrying up firewood to the rooms, she almost sent  him flying as he hurriedly tried to get out of her way.<em> "What did I ever do to deserve him..  I already feel punished and I haven't even become his wife yet!"</em><br/><br/><em>"Whot m'um, you be talkin' to me?"</em>, the boy cowered against the wall.<br/><br/><em>"NO!"</em>