Chapter 4
This whole night has been almost perfect so far. We are set at a high table of all our own. All of the food gets served to us first. Jaime makes sure to serve me first and he offers me the best of it. The whole night he jokes with me and just talks to me. It's everything I imagined my wedding would be, well almost. My perfect wedding would have been my father giving me to my betrothal. Afterwards I would be able to dance with all of my brothers, including my bastard brother Jon. Arya would dance with me and tease me and my mother would be there giving me advice on how marriage is. But that's not possible. Father, Bran, Rickon, and possibly Arya are dead. Mother and Robb are in Riverrun and Jon is on the wall.
Jaime most have noticed my drop in mood. "Sansa are you alright?" He asked me.
I pushed away my sadness and smiled. "Yes my lord." I said.
"Please call me Jaime unless we're in formal settings."
"Sorry Jaime." I said. The music changed to one of my favorite songs.
Jaime stood up and moved into a bow offering his hand. "Would you care for a dance my lady." He asked humoredly.
I laughed and grabbed his hand. "It would be my pleasure my lord." We moved to the floor. Jaime put his golden hand on my waist and his other hand grabbed mine. We danced around in our little space. Jaime is an excellent dancer. We switched partners after a while and I moved to Garlan Tyrell.
"If I may so you look quite lovely Lady Sansa." He said as we danced.
"Thank you Lord Garlan."
"I must say I am surprised by how well you seem to be taking this marriage." Lord Garlan said.
"I do as my king commands. I am loyal to my king and to my new lord husband." I responded with the safest answer. I was spared a response since we had to change partners. I danced with many people until my partner was Joffrey.
When I was passed to him he groped me again but moved quickly. "Are you ready for your wedding night. If my uncle can't help you I will be more than happy to assist you." He said with a sneer.
I could tell he was trying to goad but I was done letting him push me. I have decided today that I would be as strong as the wolf because I am a Stark even if they make me marry a lion. "I believe my lord husband will be more than sufficient but thank you for the offer your grace." I said smoothly. This wasn't the answer he was hoping for. He gripped my waist harder probably leaving bruises.
"If I want you I will have you." I paled at the meaning behind that. Thankfully I was saved again by the exchange of partners. This put me back with Jaime.
He furrowed his brow when he saw me. "You look very pale Sansa." He looked back at Joffrey. "My nephew didn't tell you anything did he?"
"No he was nothing but kind." I lied. Even though I liked Jaime I didn't trust him completely. He was still a Lannister.
He sighed as if he was frustrated with me. "Please Sansa we are now married, a little honesty would be nice. What we talk about will stay between us." I still looked at him doubtfully. "You can trust me Sansa." He said softly.
"It wasn't too bad. It was more of empty threats." I told him slightly giving in.
"Okay well he won't be able to bother you anymore after his wedding."
"What do you…" But the song stopped so I wasn't able to finish my question. We moved back to our table.
Joffrey stood and clapped his hands together to get everyone's attention. "Should be commence to the bedding ceremony." I started to panic. I had completely forgotten of the ceremony. Everyone started to cheer but Lord Tywin cut them off almost immediately.
"Unfortunately your grace Ser Jaime had requested to not do the wedding ceremony. Because of his dedication to the Kingsguard the small council have granted his request." Lord Tywin announced. I immediately let out a breath I didn't know I was holding in. "Now Ser Jaime and his new wife will now leave for the night." He looked towards Jaime and motioned for him to get up. Jaime grabbed my hand and stood up
"Well thank you everyone for attending our wedding. We are extremely honored." And with that we walked out.