Tywin Lannister and new lioness

Chapter 4

Mary's POV:
After yesterday, I didn't know what to do when I went around the king and queen. But Tywin assured me he'll protect me, I mostly believe him. Every time I would see Cersei or Joffrey in the halls of the palace, I run the opposite direction. The last time I did that, I accidentally ran into Tywin. I curtsied and said, "My lord..."

He gently took my hand and let me to a quiet room. Once inside he said, "My lady, why are you acting like this?" I replied with, "Tywin, I feel safer near you right now. I love you and just want to be near you for my safety. Please let me be next to you today." The look on his face almost gave me the answer until he changed his facial expression. He looked down at me and said, "Mary, I love you too and I know you feel safer near me. How about I let you be in each room I go into with me?"

I had agreed to the idea and followed him into his office in the Tower of the Hand. Once inside, we sat at his desk. He was on one side working, while I was on the other feeling safe. I looked up and said, "Tywin, can I ask you something?" He looked up, smiled, and said, "You know you don't have to ask Mary. Just ask the question." So I asked, "When are we to be married?"

Tywin looked at me shocked and confused. He replied with, "Mary, we will be married as soon as possible. I just don't know the day yet." I slightly smiled knowing he was right. But then I asked, "Can we be married tomorrow Tywin please?" He shot his head up looking at me and saying, "Why so soon Mary? I thought you didn't want to marry me? What changed?"

I looked at him and replied with, "Spending time with you the past two weeks have been amazing. I trust you more and found out that I not only have feelings for you, but that I love you." I covered my mouth once I said it. I stood up and walked toward the door. But, before I could open the door, Tywin was in front of me and keeping the door shut.

He looked down at me and said, "Did I hear you right? You said you love me?" I shyly nodded and replied with, "Yes I did. I know you probably don't feel the same way but I ju-." Before I could finish, he had his hands on my waist and kissed me. He said, "I do love you Mary. I just didn't want to scare you off by saying anything about it."

After that, I don't know how, but we ended up in his chambers talking, cuddling, kissing, and fell asleep. Once I was starting to go out, Tywin said, "I love you. Sweet dreams."