Howling Wolf

07

Lyna had managed to escape Oberyn's grasp long enough to adjust her dress and make herself presentable before she stepping out of the ship. The first thing she felt was the heat and it was displeasing. She was burning up and it showed on her face. Her cheeks were slowly turning a bright red the longer she stood. Her eyes went from Oberyn who was in front of her to the eight female figures before her. They all seemed to be staring at her before greeting their father.

She took in their appearance one by one and noticed that they all seemed to appear different which meant they were from various women. She could tell the younger ones had the same mother though. Her grey eyes watched them as the girls hugged their father all at once. A small smile played on her lips before the attention was shifted to her.

"Girls, this is my bride, Lyna Stark." They seemed to be sizing her up until the youngest one, Loreza, ran up and hugged her. She stood a bit awkwardly before smiling and hugging her back. Slowly but surely the girls all came and welcomed her. Oberyn watched with a grin before cutting in some.

"I think you should help her change when we get to the palace. Don't you think she'll burn up in that?" They nodded in agreement and all went to mount up on their horses.

Lyna walked slowly along side Oberyn. "I already said I didn't want to change. Now you're forcing me to."

He looked at her, his eyes narrowing slightly. "You could pass out here with that on. Your face is already turning red." His tone was clipped as his anger showed slightly.

Lyna frowned some and just walked off. There wasn't enough horses so she decided to ride with Nymeria rather then Oberyn. She was riding on the back while she steered the horse. "What's your father really like?"

The young girl looked back at her goodmother for a moment before looking to Oberyn with his youngest. "He's a great man and wouldn't do something to harm you intentionally without good reason. He does have a bit of a temper but I get the feeling you already know that."

Lyna stayed quiet for a moment as she let everything sink in. She had other questions but figured she wouldn't overwhelm her or any of the other girls. She was burning up and the only thing left to do was doze off. She did just that for a while until she felt those strong arms around her again. He spoke but panic was heard. "Lyna, wake up."

He gently shook her and she woke up but it wasn't outside anymore. Her back was pressed against a comfortable set of seats in a lavish sitting area. His hand gently ran along her cheek as he spoke, "You scared me." He grew a bit upset as he continued. "I told you not to wear this damn dress."

Lyna was sweaty and pink as she remained still. She sighed heavily and slowly sat up to meet eight different sets of eyes. "Alright, who wants to dress me?" She was ignoring Oberyn for now because she was hot and a bit out of it.

The girls stood and took her hand, running and leading the way to her room. Oberyn had sent a raven beforehand to have a room set up and a few starter gowns for her ready. By the time they got to the room Lyna was feeling a bit better since she was out of the sun. The older ones started to get her out of the old dress and into a robe while the younger ones sifted through the gowns.
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She had spent the whole day with the girls and surprisingly they had taken to her fairly quickly. It was a matter of an hour before dinner and she had sent the girls off to clean up while she went to check on Oberyn. She was passing the sitting area from earlier when she caught sight of Oberyn, an older man, and that dark haired woman from that night. It threw her off for a moment and she tripped but didn't fall. All eyes went to her and Oberyn motioned her over. Slowly and carefully she made her way over.

"Lyna this is my older brother, Doran and my...well...this is Ellaria." He seemed nervous when introducing the woman and Lyna knew why; it didn't mean she let on that she wasn't clueless.

She looked to Doran first and smiled politely. "It's a pleasure to meet you Prince Doran." Slowly she looked to Ellaria and her smile dropped ever so slightly. "Ellaria." She gave her a faint nod before turning and heading off to her chambers. She knew she would have to deal with this woman so she would attempt to be kind until she took the wrong step.
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After dinner she was heading back to her chambers when she felt someone walking behind her. She turned to be greeted by Oberyn. He gave her his usual half smirk and slowly pulled her into his side. "Lyna."

Her brows rose slightly in confusion and she opened her mouth to ask him something. Instead of speaking she felt one of his fingers go over her lips. "Ssh. I already know what you are going to ask. No I am not still sleeping with her and yes she will be here often. I usually keep my girls and their mothers separate but she wants them to know who she is."

Lyna rolled her eyes some and gently pushed away from him. She didn't say anything as she walked off to her room. Lowly she mumbled under her breath, "I wish I was never born. Seems like everything that happens to me is just so fucked up."

She sulked for the rest of the night and it carried over into her sleep.
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Hopefully the next chapter will be much happy! :) That was her dress at the top that the girls put her into.