Prologue
Lady Isabella Whitlock of Essos has a big secret as she tries to protect Lady Sansa Stark of Winterfell, Ser Jasper Whitlock Isabella's lord husband is desperately searching for a protector who can defend Sansa from King Joffrey and his lusty kingsguard ser Edward Masen
Protecting Sansa
"Ned, we don't know these people, how can we trust them to escort our thirteen year old daughter to King's landing. You are going into the nest of vipers and I hope that you know what you are doing?" Catelyn whispered harshly.
"Robert needs me to be his hand of the King, please support me in this" Ned rubbed catelyn's arms in comfort and he kissed her head.
Catelyn remained silent and clapped her hands over her mouth to keep from screaming
"Will you at least meet with Lord and Lady Whitlock of essos?" catelyn turned around
The Starks descended the back stairs to the great hall of winterfell.
Catelyn stark bowed her head to the pale ones. "We welcome you here, My lord and lady whitlock. Thank you for your sworn protection of my firstborn daughter."
Bella spoke first "My lady, our bannermen are yours, we are here to help. Winter is coming"
Ned spoke approvingly "Have you eaten yet, if not you are welcome to dine with us?"
"That would be our pleasure, Lord Stark" Sansa came to the hall and noticed the whitlocks eating little bread and cheese. "Lord and Lady Whitlock I am surprised you are eating so little"
"Our stomachs have shrunk after so little food milady, it is good to take our time and enjoy this small feast at leisure." Sansa felt herself falling further into the gaze of Isabella Whitlock.
Sansa broke eye contact first and spoke to Sandor Clegane on her left. Jasper smiled "The little bird and the dog are in love, my sweet isabella" he whispered to his lady wife.
"Are you certain?" Bella whispered back
"I am gifted, my sweet, I can sense it" bella watched sansa and sandor with renewed interest.
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