C H A P T E R 3

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Meera and I entered the Great Hall of Winterfell. We went directly towards Bran Stark, as looking in any other direction was a sign of disrespect. Kneeling before him, Meera and I recited the oath pledging fealty to the lords Stark of Winterfell.

As I took my seat, I spotted the girl. She was sitting on Bran's right, looking very stiff and uncomfortable in her place. She wore a long green dress that was the same shade as her eyes. I couldn't help staring. When she saw me, her eyes widened slightly but then coolly returned my stare.

After the feast, they began to dance. I didn't care to dance, so I slipped silently outside. There she was, hair loosely let down, staring at the moon in deep thought. Impulsively, I walked forward and was about to lay a hand on her shoulder when I stepped on a twig.

She started violently at the noise and turned around quickly. "What are you doing here?" she demanded.

I stayed silent, wondering how to answer.

"I'm sorry I was rude, I - I didn't mean to offend you," she stuttered, blushing.

"Of course you didn't. I don't enjoy parties, and I was wondering if you wanted to talk."

She mumbled something unintelligible.

"I'm sorry?"

She blurted out, "I've dreamed about you before."

I smiled amusedly, "I know."




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