Eddard Stark offered her a deal. Safe return to the Seven Kingdoms but in exchange she would need to marry his son, to keep her under watch instead of killing her like Robert wanted. She accepted because she believed she could work on her plans from within. She could turn the Young Wolf in her ally. But she wasn't expecting Robb Stark not to be like the men she knew.

When Ned Stark returns to Riverrun after Robert's Rebellion he presents Catelyn with two babies. He also presents her with a truth that will change everything. AU. Rated M.

What if Olenna Tyrell was there at Bitterbridge? What if Catelyn and Brienne were never in Renly's tent? What if Olenna and Catelyn brokered another marriage after Renly's death - one between Robb and Margaery? Warning: This is a plots-and-schemes story. Not too much action. Stay away if you can't handle it.