Sadly I was never able to yell at my husband , it was all for the best now that I think it over with a rational mind.

Priam stood at the city gates , watching his eldest son with obvious pride.

Upon seeing me a smile came upon his aging face , "Andromache. What brings you to the city gates?"

With Tarus at my back I turned my gaze upon Priam , finding I had forgotten what I was so angry about , his kind eyes often pulled me from such foul moods. "I seem to have forgotten."

Priam looked back through the gates , "Would it have dealings with the new room you awoke in? Or possibly the guard at your feet?"

Possibly , but I didn't say a word.

"Your screaming could be heard all the way out here. Our palace guards were quite worried , some thought you had lost your mind." Priam spoke , his eyes not leaving the training army.

Without a thought I replied , "Among other things."

At my words Priam turned his head , again I wished I could call back my words! My tongue was becoming harder to control with Hector home! When he was away I managed to keep myself composed. I had many dinners with Hecuba! Granted I was all but mute , they had been pleasant dinners! Never once had I contemplated murder.

"As soon as the threat is found out , your life will return to normal , until then Hector and I only wish for your safety."

I nodded at his words.

Knowing the King was right , that it was wise to have a guard. But it did not make it simpler.

"It would destroy Hector if harm were to come to his wife." Priam told me. To which I smiled , "You've brought me from my rage , my King , there is no need for sweetened words. I am not your wife."

Priam laughed at my words.

Only after my words had I realized what I'd spoken , my tongue had a mind of her own!

Seeing my inner torment Priam asked , "Do you know why I choose you for my son's wife?"

"I was my father's only daughter?"

My father and Priam had a friendship , when we were in need of protection a treaty had been made for my homes protection. I was to wed Hector.

"You were your father's beloved daughter , he did not wish to part with you."

I met Priam's cool eyes at his words , letting him know I was listening. As he continued , "After I met you I knew you'd be a fine wife for my son."

Remembering the first time I had met him , I looked curiously at Priam , biting my tongue. The first time I had met the King of Troy , I had been covered in mud and horse hair. Trying my best to sneak in the palace with three of my brothers. While we trailed in mud throught the halls.

It was not a pretty sight.

"Covered in filth you held your head up high. Having a grace no mortal could possess , you had years on courtly training , but you spoke to me with knowledge a woman does not commonly have. I knew your father had given you the best tutors. You'd been raised along side your brothers and did not fear blood. But even under the mud......Your eyes held the same fire they do now."

I smiled at Priam , "Thank you."

Priam simply stepped to me , kissing my cheek ,"Are you not due to keep my wife's company?"

I was , nodding I spoke , "I'll see you tonight." At that I left Priam to watch the Army , as I headed back into the city of Troy.

Tarus waited patiently with Padme at his side!

Looking at my handmaid she came to my side , looping her arm through mine , leading me through Troy.

"Where Have You Been?" I hissed.

Padme put a finger to her lips , "Quiet down , I had a horrid night! I got myself locked in a chest in Hecuba's Room."

What! I stared in stunned silence at my friend.

Who merely replied , "You'll never believe what I found out!"

I didn't believe I wished to know infact.

Instead she whispered , "Hecuba and Hector had a fight this morning!"

What? I stopped , looking at my handmaid in the middle of the crowded city. Padme urged me along , "Well she also argued with Priam that night , she wants you out of Hector's bed , she demanded grandchildren of him earlier. She also wished to know why he had not taken a lover , as his brother had many , Hector then told her that she should ask Paris if Hecuba wished for heirs."

Puzzled at her rantings , Padme continued , steering me around a cart of fruit. "Well Hector told Hecuba that Paris most likely had several children running about that we didn't know about."

A smile came across my face , "Really? What did she say?"

Padme answered , "Nothing. She slapped him then stormed off. But Hector went to your chambers earlier and found a woman in them , he told me to keep you out of your chamber , he doesn't wish you to think he's un-loyal."

"Well where did the woman come from?" I demanded.

"Hecuba. Don't worry , Hector had me get rid of her , so I put her in Paris's Chambers." Padme explained , then she added , "Anyway , Priam told her to keep her hooves out of Hector's marriage last night. Well Hecuba didn't listen obviously , from what I heard Priam adores you and she despises you , her exact words were , "Andromache is a barren wench who seduced her eldest and corrupted her youngest.""

I stared at Padme in disbelief , knowing she was telling me the truth. Never had I enjoyed court life. But saying I had seduced her eldest son! Paris was corrupted before I even came here! "You learned all that from the chest?"

Padme nodded , "Hecuba also has silk sheets."

At that I rolled my eyes. Seeing a necklace around her neck , a tigers eyes , "Cassandra wants that back."