a wolf and a stag // r.stark 1.

2.10 Ser Alton

The Princess opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was Robb sleeping next to her. She stared at his peaceful face and shook him a little. "Robb" she whispered. He woke up and shot from bed realizing where he was.

Arabella blushed and covered her body with sheets. "I feel asleep. I'm sorry." he said quickly.

"What are you doing here?" she asked him with wide eyes.

"I heard what happened. I waited for you to wake up but feel asleep as well." he smiled at her. She smiled back. "I should get going. I will see you later."

She nodded her head and he quickly abandoned the tent.

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Arabella saw Robb's soldiers dragging new prisoners. "I came to see you and saw you sleeping in Robb's embrace." Alec commented quietly so no one would hear.

"Believe me, I was as shocked as you are." she rolled her dark eyes.

"I wasn't shocked. I think he loves you." Alec smirked and she stopped next to Robb's tent. Glancing at her dearest friend.

"If he does, then what? I will marry him and live happy ever after. No, one of us will die." she mumbled and walked inside, leaving him standing outside.

Robb was talking with Roose Bolton. She saw a young man, whose face looked very similar. "Princess Arabella?" he questioned furrowing his eyebrows.

"Arabella, this is Ser Alton." Robb introduced the man as she walked closer to them.

"Jaime's cousin, aren't you?" she asked narrowing her eyes. He nodded quickly, scared to be there.

"Ser Alton came back from Kings Landing. He told us that Cersei Lannister turned down our peace terms." Robb looked from him to her. She sighed angry.

"What else did she say?" she asked looking at Alton. He swallowed thickly.

"That they will fight to get you and Ser Jaime back." he said nervously as his eyes quickly darted from one person to another.

"She knows I'm here, of course." Arabella looked at Robb. He gave her a reassuring look, that meant he would do anything to keep her safe.

"If they want to fight, we will fight." Robb said with a stone cold look. "Thank you for your help, Ser Alton."

He nodded and a smile appeared on his face. "Take him to the Kingslayer's cell." he told Roose Bolton.

Ser Alton understood and his smile dropped. Two Bolton men came in and took him away. "Leave me and the lady alone." he ordered Lord Bolton.

"Your Grace." he bowed down his head. "Princess." she could hear a hint of mock in his voice.

When he left, Arabella looked at Robb. "You trust this man?" she asked a bit judgmental.

"I do, actually." he told her in a professional voice making her nod her head. "Something is bothering you. I can tell..."

"Two times!" she started with a shout. "Two times my mother sent men to take me back! What if she'll send them over and over again?"

Robb had never seen her so angry. "I told you I will keep you safe." he walked closer to her and she tensed. "A woman asked my help. To collect medical supplies. I agreed to do it. But I need to leave for another three days." he began to say and she nodded. "I am afraid that your mother will send another man. So, I am taking you with me."

"Really?" she smiled. He saw how her angry eyes brightened and smiled too.

"We will leave tomorrow morning. I will see you there." he informed her, secretly waiting for another day.

"Good then." she nodded and left his tent. Alec was standing there.

"What happened?" he questioned seeing her smile.

"Nothing." she lied smoothly and he didn't believe that.

"No nothing. Tell me for the love of gods." he laughed and she turned to him with a smirk.

"Me and Robb are leaving for another town tomorrow."

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