I was married, I was now Lady Eibhleann Stark, wife to Robb Stark; King of the North. I was now the Queen of the North. An impossible thought yet it was true.
Robb took me back to his tent; our tent, when we arrived inside with the flap dropping to a close he pulled me in for a long passionate kiss; a kiss we had never shared like that.
As Robb kissed me he walked towards the bed as he did so, his hand running up and down my back as we moved. His hands were fiddling with the laces on the back of my dress and it was soon hanging off my shoulders waiting for my arms to slide out and allow the dress to fall to the ground.
"Take your arms out." Robb mumbled as his lips travelled down my neck. I chuckled as he did so, not used to the feeling.
"You're so bossy." I sighed enjoying the feel if his lips on unfamiliar skin. This was all new to me, but Robb acted like he had done this before. "Have you done this before?" I was curious to find out his answer; hoping it was a no.
"You'll be my first and I'll be yours, now shut up and take off your dress." He answered bringing his hands up to help remove the dress from hanging on my shoulders.
"My grace, are you trying to get me naked?" I teased shaking as the cool air hit my body which was dressed in my thin sift.
"I am I want to make you mine." He moaned as he reached the area of my skin that the slip covered. He lifted me in his arms and gently placed me in the middle of the bed. At this I started to feel panic shot through me. I was told to expect pain, something I've never really felt physically.
Before Robb joined me on the bed he removed his shirt and boots, leaving him in only his breeches before he climbed on the bed, hovering over me.
He kissed me gently before reaching up to push my hair out of my eyes as it fell from my braid. His blue eyes connected with my green ones before speaking the words that made my heart flutter.
"I'm falling deeply in love with you Eibhleann Stark." He declared smiling as he watched my eyes swim with tears.
"I'm falling deeply in love with you Robb Stark." I whispered back just before he kissed me.
A few seconds in to the kiss, Robb's hands made their way down to the edge of my slip and started to slide it up my body and over my head. Once the slip was over my head he looked down at my now naked body and just looked. I could feel myself blushing as he just stared with glazed eyes.
"Robb, don't." I protested covering my eyes with my hands. I could feel his eyes still on me and the burn in my cheeks grew hotter, and then I felt his hands capture mine.
"You're beautiful Evie, don't hide." He claimed running his hand down my cheek before placing a kiss on my forehead.
His hands disappeared and I felt them gently brushing 'down there' as he tried to loosen the laces on his breeches. A funny feeling squeezed a knot in my stomach and I felt a tingling sensation in a place I've never felt before. Robb was bringing these feelings out in me, feelings I've never felt.
He had managed to release himself from his breeches and I could feel his hardness pressing into my thigh. He felt big to me and I can recall that my septa's always said a woman would stretch for her husband; that thought made me cringe.
Robb's fingers lightly traced the soft skin on the tops of my thighs as he kissed me passionately again. As he kissed me he brought his fingers higher until the traced my entrance. At the first touch I jumped, but relaxed as the tingling sensation grew in my belly again.
Robb continued this for a few minutes and the knots in my belly started to get tighter. As if he sensed this Robb pulled away filling his lungs with air before kissing lightly and looking it my eyes.
"Are you ready?" He panted giving me a soft look that made my limbs melt like when the cooks had fat cooking. I nodded knowing I wouldn't be able to speak and Robb took my answer as consent. He leaned down to kiss me as he entered and his lips muffled my cry.
This did hurt and I squeezed my eyes shut to prevent the tears from falling. Robb stilled inside me and waited until he felt me relax before he moved again.
Robb's pace grew as our love making progressed and the tight knot in my belly unwound itself and I gasped at the tingles that spread across my whole body and ended in my toes. Robb seemed to feel the same as me as he froze and dropped his head on my chest with a grunt.
"I love you Evie." He sighed into my chest with a kiss before his breathing slowed down.
"I love you to Robb." I replied running a hand in his curls before closing my eyes.
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I woke to Robb kissing my bare shoulder. I smiled as I buried my head in the pillow wanting to sleep longer than I had. I was still tired from the night's activities. We had consummated the marriage and were now bound to one another until death.
"I know your awake." breathed Robb as he continued to kiss his way up to my lips. It was a quick kiss and he pulled away after. I opened my eyes and watched as Robb climbed out of bed and pulled on his breeches. He turned to face me and gave me a soft smile before leaning down to give me another peck. "I've got to go and plan the next battle move. I'll try and be back before lunch. "
"Don't worry Robb; you're a King your army comes first." I moaned as I stretched my arms above my head and then flinched as a sharp pain shot from in between my legs.
"Are you okay?" Robb asked concern noted in his voice.
"Just a little sore, but a warm bath will cure that." I assured him as I slowly sat up holding the furs to cover my chest. "You should go before Lord Umber comes to us." I gave him a look to which I received a pearly white smile before he left me alone.
I was only in the tent for a few minutes before Lily came in ushering four other maids to fill the tub. It took five minutes for the tub to be filled and Lily shooed the four maids out and turned to me with a small smile.
"My Queen, would you like some assistance to the tub?" She teased knowing I would give her a pointed look.
"Lily, do I have to remind you that you can call me Evie? Not 'My Queen', 'Your Grace', or 'Lady Frey'." I muttered as I rested against Lily as she led me to the tub. I was lowered into the tub and hissed as the stinging of the rose oil water washed over my sensitive area.
"Would it not be Lady Stark now?" Lily asked as she handed me a cloth before leaving a larger cloth to hang on the thin wall that hide the tub.
"Yes Lady Stark it is now." I muttered as I dipped the cloth in the warm water.
Five weeks had passed since the marriage between Robb and I and we had been spending most night in each-other's arms, making love like most married couples do. We were spending most time in bed whenever we were alone, but Catelyn explained that it was that way for most newly-wedded couples.
During the fourth week of our marriage Robb went off to fight and didn't return for four days; four panic filled days. I was confounded to my tent or those for days and when Robb came back he seemed just as revealed as I was.
Robb had started to help out with the injured soldiers considering he thought it was his fault as he was their King. During his time helping he started to spend a lot of time with one of the lady healer; Lady Talisa. I didn't like her and I was starting to grow mad every time she spoke to Robb. He looked to be enjoying his time spent with her.
Maybe he did regret marrying me and this was his way of showing it. Maybe he was going to take her as his mistress and spend more time with her than with me. He was only going to keep me as his wife and ensure I gave him sons to keep the Stark line growing.
Lily told me I was overreacting and he would never sleep with another woman. I did believe her at first but now it was become too hard. It was the way he smiled when she spoke to him.
"Do you regret marrying me?" I asked Robb as he stepped into the tent. His hair was stuck against his head and there was water dripping off his shirt and breeches. We were meant to be at Riverrun by now, but because of the injured Robb wanted to wait it out until most of his men were capable to move again.
"What?" he asked frowning as he removed his wet shirt and replaced it with a dry one.
"Do you regret marrying me?" I repeated slower this time so he could her each word. I was sat on the edge of the bed; Greywind perched at my feet looking up at his master.
"No, why do you ask?" he inquired glancing at me as he looked through a pile of maps and battle plans we had on his desk.
"You seem to be spending a lot of time with that Talisa. Would you rather be with her than me?" I questioned bitterly crossing my arms against my chest. I was getting angry and my face was heating as my anger grew. My hair was down, falling in its red curls and I wanted to pull it into a knot, but I didn't want to show Robb I was growing irritated.
"I love you Evie, I don't want to be with Lady Talisa. She's been very helpful and has been helping my injured men. You know I wanted to help and she agreed to show me a few things." Robb was frowning and his blue eyes were pierced on my face, flicking over my features. "I don't want to be with her."
"I don't believe you Robb. You spend most of your time with her. I haven't seen you in days. You only come back here in the evenings and then you expect me to spread my legs for you!" I snapped getting up from my place on the bed. I could tell he knew I was angry now and he hunched his shoulders as he waited for my oncoming fight. "You're always smiling whenever she speaks. It doesn't look good for a married man Robb!" as I spat the words out Robb was in front of my face his hands resting on my shoulders in a firm grip. He wasn't hurting me, but it was a surprise to feel his hands touching me. Greywind growled as I let out a gasp at Robb's touch.
"I'm devoted to you Eibhleann, don't question me!" he seethed speaking through clenched teeth, Greywind was now standing his fur standing up as he bared his teeth at Robb. "Greywind leave!" Robb's demand towards the wolf was threatening and Greywind compelled and left the tent slowly and reluctantly. "I would never be with another woman Evie, you should trust me."
"It's hard to trust you when I hear people talking about you and her. Honestly Robb you sound like my father, are you going to have many wives as well? You might as well marry her too. If you get her pregnant your child wouldn't be born a bastard." I spat not bothering with the tears that were now falling down my cheeks. He was breaking my heart and he couldn't even see it.
Robb released his hold from my shoulders and stepped away. He had walked back to his desk and picked up his cloak from his chair. He wrapped it around his shoulders before picking up a stack of maps and plans before looking back at me.
"I don't know what's wrong with you but I suggest you calm down." He ordered looking me up and down taking in everything about me during this time. He was probably wishing he never married me with tears running down my face and my hair in tangles, while wearing a loose nightdress that hung off my shoulders.
"Don't order me around like a child!" I shouted clenching my fists at the look he was giving me.
"I am your King and you will take orders from me!" he demanded clenching his jaw together as if he was stopping himself from saying anything more. Before I could stop myself I had picked up a candle from beside the bed and threw it in his direction. Lucky it hit his shoulder and didn't do much damage but it was still the act that counted.
I had just thrown a candle at the King. I had tried to harm the King and my head could be taken because of that.
"Robb I'm sorry I-" started but was cut off as he stepped forward, giving me a piercing look.
"I'm going to speak with Lord Umber. Clean yourself up before I get back." He commanded leaving me alone in the tent as he walked out into the rain.
"Robb! Robb I'm sorry please." I cried calling out for him but there was no reply. I dropped to my knees as the tears consumed me. I was so stupid. Why couldn't I have asked him in a polite manner? Why did I have to lose my temper? This was my entire fault and I may have lost Robb because of it.
I heard a rustling from the tent and jumped to my feet hoping Robb had returned, but was disappointed when the wind blew the opening once again. I could feel my eyes burning with fresh tear and my body was starting to heat up. It wasn't only my face heating up this time but my whole body. I reached up to remove my slip to let the cool air get to my hot body but before I could do that I felt myself dropping to the ground and my vision was consumed by darkness.
