Duty, a Matter of the Heart.

Chapter 7: Winter Roses.

Victoria
I was running through Winterfell's corridors, I was lost. I didn't know what to do, everything was blurring out and I felt very dizzy. I looked up to see the sky, I didn't realise that my feet had taken me to the courtyard. I felt the weight of the world stomping me, then I saw Robb running towards me. "Victoria! My sweet! What's wrong? Talk to me..." Robb's eyes were filled with concern, and I could hear him faintly. His arms were wrapped around me, I could feel a terrible knot forming in my throat. The next thing I know, I'm crying into his chest. "It's going to be alright my princess." He said while caressing my head. He then picked me up and carried me inside. I kept my face hidden in the crook of his neck, his scent soothed me. This was terrible, to think that there was a possibility that he wouldn't be mine made my heart clench in pain. Then he put me down on the floor and I realised we were in my room. " I can't stand to see you like this Victoria, what happened?" His eyes were know full of anger. "Oh, Robb I don't know how to deal with this. I want to kill them all!" I said standing up and whipping my tears. " Who Victoria?"
"My father, my grandfather, the bloody Tyrells!!" I said exasperated. The Tyrells were probably just looking out for their interests, they are a kind family. But my grandfather's interests are questionable. "What are you talking about?" He said frowning. I sighed. "Sit please." He sat on my bed and I joined him, taking his hand in mine. "I was summoned to my father's chambers after breakfast. He said he wanted to discuss my engagements." Robb's cheeks were burning with anger. "My father said that he was under pressure because of my grandfather and the financial situation of the realm. So apparently, I am also betrothed to Willas Tyrell because of his family's financial position." Robb's face fell. He didn't speak for moments. Until he broke his silence. "Do you know Willas?"
"Yes, I'm actually quite close to the Tyrells. I think of Margeary as a sister and of Lady Ollena as a grandmother."
"And of Willas?" He said frustrated. "His kind, very cunning, wise and even handsome. But..." I stopped my self. "But?" Robb questioned breathing heavily and frowning deeply. "He's not you." He's features loosened visibly. "Robb, I know it's crazy, but I'm falling for you so hard that even the thought of you not being mine makes my fury get the best of me. You came into my life so quickly and unexpectedly, but now I can't imagine a life without you." Robb gave me his well renowned smile and laughed kissing me, as we fell onto my bed. His lips felt desperate against mine, and my breathing was heavy. Then he smiled onto my lips. "What is it?" I questioned. "I'm just thinking of how I will kill anyone that tries to stop me from kissing you like this." He began teasing me with a trail of wet warm kisses from my mouth and blushed cheeks to my neck and bosom. My hands roamed his back and hair. Then my belly complained with hunger, loudly if I may add. Must I always be hungry? Robb laughed and I couldn't help but laugh with him. "Are you hungry my princess?" He said smiling down at me, with his arms on each side of my arms.  "Quite so Robb. Didn't you listen?" I said smiling at him. "Well, we are just in time for your surprise my sweetheart."
"Gods, I nearly forgot about that with all of this mess." Robb, stopped smiling. He took my face in one of his hands. "Victoria, there is no mess. We wish to be together, nothing can stop us. I am yours and you are mine. Remember that my princess." He said while resting his forehead on mine. I gave him a soft peck on his plump lips and smiled at him. "I hope your surprise involves food, my sweet."
"Just wait and see." Robb said smirking as we stood up from my bed.
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"I have never seen this part of the castle. I hope you're not planning on abducting me." I said smiling up at him. We were walking hand in hand, Robb laughed at my remark. "This is the older part of the castle, and I don't think that it is a good a idea to kidnap you. As the last time someone kidnaped something that belonged to your father he started a war." I stopped walking. "I don't belong to my father, or to anyone else for that matter! And besides I am a firm believer that your Aunt was not kidnapped. I think that she and Rhaegar were in love, and that the only solution for them to escape my father's fury was to run away."
"I'm sorry my dear I didn't mean to offend you, and regarding my aunt I never know what to truly believe in. But it is comforting to think that such terrible war, ironically, started out of love." I smiled. "I know you didn't mean it my darling, and don't all wars start out of love? Love for conquering, love for lands, love for a legacy. I suppose everything leads back to love." We continued to walk, and as we turned a corner a massive door stood before us. Robb opened it and a small yard could be seen. We walked a little further and there was a small tower surrounded by beautiful gardens. "Robb this is beautiful! I love flowers, I never thought that Winterfell could hold such treasures." I said looking deeply into his eyes. "I'm happy you like them my sweet. They were ordered to be cultivated  by my grandmother, Lady Lyara, a long time ago. That tower is abandoned, but despite it being small it has the best view over these gardens, the northern hills and the glass gardens."
"The glass gardens?"
"Come, I can't wait any longer." We walked past the tower and through an arch that allowed us to exit the yard. That was when I saw, a beautiful and large structure made of glass. Robb let go of my hand and took an elegant silver key from his pocket to open the doors to the glass gardens. The doors opened and I was met with familiar plants and flowers from the south. As we entered the vast building, the temperature had increased and Robb volunteered to remove my cloak. "This is amazing! Look at how tall that tree is!" I said looking up. Robb laughed at my excitement. Then I looked down, and straight ahead was a small table with two chairs surrounded by Winter roses. I stopped on my tracks, gasping for air and bringing my hands to my mouth. I couldn't believe my eyes, blue roses, I had waited all my life to see them, and there they were. I rubbed my eyes to be sure I wasn't dreaming. I walked slowly towards them, and took one in my hand. Carefully, to not hurt myself with the thorns, I griped gently its petals. They felt soft and fresh against my skin. I looked at the roses and I jumped up down laughing and turning to Robb. "I'm speechless Robb! Thank you so much my sweet!" I said hugging him with excitement.
"There's no need to thank me my darling. I knew you'd love them." I gave him a peck on his lips. "I have been obsessed with them since I was a child. My room, in the Red Keep, its walls are decorated with images of stags and winter roses. I guess the North has always been a part of me somehow, but now more than ever." I said snuggling into his chest. Robb kissed me on top of my head. "Come now princess our food awaits us."
"Are we going to eat in here?" Robb pointed to the table that was surrounded by the Winter Roses and it was set, with seemingly delicious food. I smiled as Robb walked to a chair and pulled it for me to sit. "Thank you, my lord."
"You're welcome my princess." We ate with the scent of winter roses, and with a comforting silence I felt so happy.  "Robb, are we being selfish? Am I being selfish?"
"What are you talking about?"
"Shouldn't I be more dutiful? I mean I am not supposed to have whims..." Robb sighed. "Is that what this is a whim?" He said looking deeply into my eyes. "No, of course not!"
"Then you need not to be worried my darling. We need only show your grandfather how important it is to have you as my lady and perhaps find another way to secure   Highgarden's support to the crown." I sighed, looking down and realizing how delicate this situation was. "We need to be careful, the ideal situation would be to reverse things a little bit."
"How so?" Robb questioned as he took a bite from his food. "Margeary has always dreamed of being queen, she often talks about it. Joffrey is a monster, but she is sneaky. If anyone can manipulate him it is her, Sansa is far too sweet and good for him. She won't like the idea but she should marry Willas, and Margeary, Joffrey. Willas is kind and will take better care of her than my idiotic brother could ever take." Robb stopped eating, and had a long, stern expression on his face. "She will be miserable when she finds out she won't be Queen."
"Perhaps she wouldn't if things evolved with Willas and collapsed with Joffrey." I stated, pausing. "It's only a matter of time until Joffrey shows his true colors. When my grandfather arrives I'll talk to him, at this point it is useless to discuss with my father without my grandfather's support." I said.  "You're right, until then I guess we will just have to show them that we want to be with each other." Robb's hand was on mine I took it and left a small kiss on his knuckles. "You're right. But we can't say a word of this to your parents. Not until everything is settled."
"Are you sure that's wise?"
"I don't know what's wise or not at this point." I said frowning. "But I do know that we shouldn't concern them with uncertainties. Once I have talked to my grandfather we will settle this with them." He smiled. "Very well then, my princess. I have one more surprise for you."
"Robb, you are going to spoil me!" I said laughing. "I intend on doing so." He said smirking and reaching behind him for a basket. He placed it on top of the table as I watched with curiosity. He opened the basket and carefully removed a plate filled with raspberry cakes. I screeched with happiness at the sight of the cakes. I hadn't eaten one in what seemed like forever. I stood up, and sat on Robb's lap. "Thank you, my sweet. But I fear you know me better than I know you." I said hugging him. "Nonsense my dear, I simply had a very frank conversation with your sister from which I was able to extract precious information." I kissed him taking a handful of his light brown locks into my hands. The kiss was sweet, but full of desire. His tongue, moved heavenly against mine. We stopped, breathless, and he kissed me on my forehead. "Go on my sweet, eat." I shifted, in his lap to face the raspberry cakes. I took one in my hand and gave it a large bite. It was delicious, but not nearly as sweet as Robb's lips. I moved again to feed him a raspberry. "Ah, Victoria stop moving!" At first I was confused, but then I felt it. His generous manhood was pressed against my thigh. My cheeks were red as the raspberries, then a laugh escaped my mouth, and soon I couldn't stop laughing. "Oh you think its funny?" He said smiling and attempting to restrain his laughter. I nodded my head laughing, I fed him the raspberry from which he made sure to lick my finger, making me burn in places besides my cheeks. "Hmmm, these raspberries aren't nearly as sweet as that gorgeous mouth of yours." He said. "I was thinking about the same thing about your sweet lips."

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