The Lion & The Wolf

Chapter 7

Robb finds out what Tywin has on his wife and he and Kevan come to an understanding. Serena, Sansa and Myrcella spend some time together. I hope you guys like it. 🥰

Robb Stark had never been the most patient man and he had made several mistakes. He had not been able to save his father and he had left his sisters at the mercy of the Lannisters. He had been lucky when the Hound had shown up with Aria, but Serena and Sansa were still in Kings Landing. Robb had the chance to exchange the kingslayer for his sisters, but he had been so empowered by all the battles he had won and by his Bannerman naming him king that he had lost sight of what was important for a while. Then he made the mistake of breaking a promise he had made and wed a woman he barely knew while he was promised to another. Now he was losing the war he had fought so hard to win and he had just found out that Serena had been wed to Tywin Lannister. Robb did not trust the man and now they were family.

He had been surprised when he received the letter from Tywin Lannister talking about peace and warning him about one of his Bannerman. Robb had left with a few guards and met with Tywin's brother Kevan. He had to admit the man was not as harsh as his older brother and if he had not been a Lannister Robb would have liked him. As the man talked Robb felt more and more stupid, he could not believe he had not seen all the betrayal going on around him. Robb should have listened to his father and known better than to trust Bolton. He had already been betrayed by his best friend, why would he believe that a Bolton would have been any different? Robb sat in his chair and made sure not to show any emotion as Kevan showed him proof of Roose Bolton's betrayal and the plans that had been concocted to kill him and most of his family.

"And you want me to believe that Tywin Lannister is willing to have peace with me and give up the North after everything you have just told me?" Robb's voice was harsh. "He planned to kill me."

"Yes, but since he is now married to your sister he does not want to kill you and have Serena kill him while he sleeps." Robb resisted the urge to smile, his sister could instill fear in people when she wanted. Kevan gave him a knowing look. "We know things have not been going very well for you, especially after you did not keep your promise to the Freys."

"That does not concern you or anyone in your family." He had been ashamed of not keeping his promise, but he was in love and wanted to spend the rest of his life with the woman he chose. He tried not to think about what his father would have said about Robb not keeping his word. "We are not here to speak about the decisions I made."

"Actually, we are. We need to speak about that particular decision." Robb frowned, but Kevan did not give him time to ask anything. "Tywin is willing to give up the North so you can continue as king and since you agreed to all the other conditions, there is only one condition left and it is none negotiable."

"What condition?" Robb was sure he was not going to be happy about it.

"You will marry Myrcella once she comes of age in 6 years."

"What?" Robb's eyes widened and he was sure he looked like an idiot. He had not expected that condition. "You know very well I cannot do that, I am already married."

"Actually, you are not." Robb frowned, not sure what the man meant, but Kevan looked completely sure of what he was saying. "Talisa Maegyr is not your wife, at least not legally. She is already wed, she had already been wed for two years before you even met her."

"That is not possible." The denial was quick.

"It is possible." Kevan took a sip of his wine. "Talisa and her husband arrived from Volantis three years ago. Her husband is an artisan and he was completing some work for Tywin. Since you never made any attempt to exchange Jaime for your sisters and refused any attempt we made to speak to you, my brother knew he would need someone to distract you a bit."