Guiltless / Theon Greyjoy

14. Always

 'What I'm about to tell you, you cannot repeat anyone else.' Catelyn said to Robb, Rieka and Theon. 'I do not think Brandon fell from that Tower I think he was thrown and I believe a Lannister's are involved.' Rieka gripped Theon's hand, that couldn't be right, who would push Bran? He was just a kid.

''They wouldn't. Why would that? He's just a kid mum.' RIeka declared. "Is this because of me? Because I insulted the queen and the prince? Did I do this?" RIeka questioned nervously.

"When did you insult the queen?" Catelyn countered. 

"Never mind." Rieka declared eyes wide. 

"No, RIeka this isn't your fault." Theon assured.

"It's not, it couldn't be." Robb agreed.

'We already have reason to believe they're not loyal to the crown.' Catelyn went on as Rieka's mind raced.

'So they come into our home and try and murder my brother.' Robb said through clenched teeth 'if it's war they want-''

"War?" Rieka questioned.

''If it comes to that you know I will stand behind you.' Theon added. "I will protect you." He looked to Rieka and she swallowed the lump in her throat. 

''war? Is there going to be a battle in the gods wood?' Catelyn questioned. ''to easily words of war become acts of war we don't know the truth yet.'

''I will ride to Kings Landing.'' Robb decided. 

''no I know there must always be a stark in Winterfell.' Catelyn reminded him.

"I could go." Rieka offered but she didnt want to leave. Robb could tell from the uneven pattern of her voice. 

"No, Rieka, I will go." Robb assured. 

"You are Lord of Winterfell Robb, Rieka will you stay to look after your little brothers." Catelyn decided. "I will go." Rieka looked nervously to her mother. "Come here" she pulled Rieka to her. "You take care of your brothers while I'm gone." Catelyn told her.

"I will... tell father I miss him." Rieka requested. "And be careful mother."

"Of course." Catelyn glanced back at Theon. "and no funny business while I'm gone." She added and Theon turned around finding the trees very interesting to avoid Catelyn's stare.

"Okay mother." Rieka assured. "best behavior." Robb nodded in agreement. 

"I best get going then." Catelyn remarked. 

"You should take Rodrick." Rieka added. "For protection." 

"Thats a good idea." Catelyn admitted. "But I want to make sure you all are safe and protected." 

"I will protect them with my life." Theon assured. Rieka smiled back at him. 

"I trust Theon, mum. Take ser Rodrick, he will bring you home to us." RIeka assured. 

They were not on their best behavior... shocker.

Rieka couldn't think anymore as the kiss went from a tentative not wanting to get caught to Theon's mouth explored hers, and she arched her back, trying to get closer to him. He let her hands go at last to cup her face, tipping her head backward as he traced a path of kisses down her neck. 

Rieka wrapped her arms around his waist as she tried to draw him to her, but it still wasn't close enough. With so many layers of skirt between them, damn the north, she needed more. 

Theon's mouth met the edge of her bodice, and her chest heaved with the unbearable delight of his breath grazing the tops of her breasts, pushed high by her corset. 

"Theon'' she sighed. 

'Shhh.' Theon hushed her not wanting to get caught.  His hands caressed her, finding her taut nipples through the soft cloth and she let out a gasp which he silenced with his mouth. She opened her eyes and saw his heavy with desire. 

"Rieka my love,' he murmured, ''how I want you." he breathed back and Rieka sighed as he placed a kiss where her dress gave way to breast. 

"Take me Theon." Rieka said with a moan before hearing a scream and she fixed her dress quickly.  Theon got ready for another attack.

"RIEKA!" Bran's voice traveled to her and she ran to his chambers, Theon quick behind her.  "ROBB! FATHER!" Bran cried out. "RIE-"

"Bran!" Rieka declared hugging him "you're awake! You are okay, oh honey I was so-"

"I cant feel my legs. I cant feel my legs." He sobbed into her. Rieka glanced back at theon as she held tight to Bran.

"I will get Maester Lewin.' He declared taking off.

"Rieka my legs." He sobbed.

"You fell," Rieka reminded him sitting beside him. Avalon and Summer wagged their tails happily at his bedside. "You fell from the tower, everyone was so worried about you. Do you remember?" Bran gave a little nod. "How are you feeling? RICKON!" She shouted back. "Besides your legs honey..." Bran sniffled into her. 

"Where is father?" Bran questioned and Rieka pressed a kiss to his cheek. 

"Father went to the capital, he had no choice." RIeka told him. "He took Arya and sansa... Jon went to the wall..."

"The wall?" Bran questioned. "Why would they leave me?"

"I didn't, I'm here and Robb and Rickon and Theon, we all love you so much. They love you too but the king is a cunt." Rieka told him bluntly. "Honey do you remember what happened?" Bran swallowed the lump in his throat as he hugged her tighter. 

"I don't remember." He lied.

"I'm so sorry honey, I'm going to keep you safe." Rieka assured kissing his head. 

"What happened to your hand?" 

"It doesnt matter," RIeka assured as Rickon ran in, he shuffled to a stop as if he saw a ghost. 

"Bran?" Rickon questioned in disbelief.

"Hi Rickon." Bran agreed. 

"You are alive." Rickon remarked jumping up and launching himself at Bran. "I missed you."