Growing up, unlike other young girls, Jeyne never dreamt of being a princess or queen. Those who knew how much her father doted on her were always shocked at her humility. It was because she knew the real reason her father spoiled her.

She knew from a young age that once she reached adulthood she would be married to a stranger in order to further strengthen House Marbrand. As a much as she disliked it, she knew that's how their world worked. Her father who had all his life worked hard to make their family stronger treated her like a princess because he felt guilty.

She was three and ten when the proposal from Casterly Rock arrived. She knew her father was thinking about marrying her to the Westerling heir before that.

The proposal from the Lannisters was a simple one, offering Lord Lannister's third son's hand for her. But everyone could tell it was not an offer. It was a command.

She had never seen her father angry before then. But he had raged and cursed Gerold Lannister to the Seven Hells.

She knew then that she was going to spend most of her life as a hostage in order to limit her father's ambition. Her husband wasn't likely to treat her well, she had thought. It had taken time, but she had made peace with it.

Fortunately, the gods had blessed her, the first time she had met Tytos just a few days before their wedding, she had found that he was a kind soul. He spent most of their time trying to make her laugh.

She could not deny, however, that he was too soft-hearted. Her mother had told her how she might have to cover her husband's weakness.

Then came their wedding night. It was an unpleasant experience. She knew it was expected but it still hurt. But it was her new husband waking up early in the morning had surprised her.

When he came to, and even during the breakfast she could tell something had changed in him. He seemed calmer and more confident.

And then there was his new found desire to learn how to fight.

All of this had terrified Jeyne. She was afraid that the kindness her husband had shown her before the wedding was just a mummer's show. That he would drop the disguise and show her his true colors. The way the servants and other inhabitants of the Rock gave no reaction to Tytos' change in personality enforced her beliefs. She did not know, then, that the people of Casterly Rock only noticed her husband when they wanted to make fun of him.

But despite her fears, the moment never came.

The way his eyes would usually soften when talking to her, asking her about everything from her childhood to her joys and dislikes. How Tytos would try his hardest to make her laugh whenever he could. The way he made excuses not to be intimate with her when he realized she wasn't comfortable with it. Most of all, seeing him with little Jason assuaged most of her ill thoughts. It was then she came to the conclusion that he might not be the man she thought he was before marriage, but he was a good man nonetheless.

It was then they really started getting closer. She often tried to help him with his work with Steward Martyn, using the skills she had learned from her mother about running a household. Due to this, she and Tytos had become good friends.

(Over the years she would often ask him about his change in personality and he would always reply, "I just found something worth protecting." Smiling at her. While the answer will always melt her heart Jeyne Lannister knew better than to believe such an obvious lie.)

And then the incident with Ellyn happened.

Initially, she had tried her best to befriend Ellyn, they were good sisters after all. Ellyn was, unfortunately, too vain and arrogant to build a good relationship with. In her eyes, everyone below her station was dirt. Belittling people seemed to be her favorite past time.

She was grateful Tytos intervened that day, because if he hadn't, she might have done something she would have regretted later.

She remembered being scared to death during Tytos fight with his brother. She knew Tytos had been training, but Tion was stronger and more experienced. Thankfully Tytos won, and they were able to leave for Ashemark to avoid further confrontation.

At Ashemark, she made sure her father and brother did not treat Tytos rudely. Telling them of how he for protected her.

She also learned about the more pleasurable aspects of marriage from her mother. While convincing Tytos was harder than she thought, she was still able to bring him to her bed. He was a man after all.

They became more than friends then.

When Tytos left to fight the Blackfyres, she was once again terrified. She knew he could defend himself, but as she had learned, her husband was still a little soft-hearted. She had seen him wake up from nightmares after killing for the first time, after all. She had been the one to comfort him.

She had spent most of her days in Sept praying for his return. She was elated when the raven arrived that Tytos was well and on his way back.

Her father was also very happy, though for a very different reason. Tion was dead, which meant Tytos was now heir to the Westerlands. Or so they had thought.

When Lord Gerold invited her back to Casterly Rock, her father had sent two dozen men with her.

Once she had reached the seat of House Lannister, she had tried to make peace with Ellyn. She knew if she didn't the Reynes would be trouble.

Her husband couldn't help the matter. While she was not fond of Reynes, Tytos seemed to have an irrational hate for them. Yet, Ellyn didn't let anyone enter her Chambers, nor did she ever leave them.

When she did finally leave the chambers, she shocked the whole castle.

Her husband had refused to believe that Ellyn was with child until she had begun showing.

She knew what this tour was about. Her husband was preparing in case Lord Gerold died. So she did her part. Charming other ladies, telling them about Ellyn among other things. She would be as helpful to Tytos as she could.

So when she saw Tytos talking to a Lydden man with an unreadable expression on his face, she knew something terrible had happened. As she drew closer, she saw that her husband's hands are shaking. He was also clutching a letter.

– prepared. Tell him. I will be there as fast as I can. We can't waste time." She heard her husband saying to the man who immediately got on his horse and rode towards Deep Den.

"Is everything alright?" she asked Tytos, who only now noticed her. Without saying a word he handed her the letter. It read;

"To All the Lords and Ladies of the Westerlands, my name is Ellyn Lannister.

I was born as the only daughter of Lord Robert Reyne of Castamare. I was fortunate enough to be betrothed to Ser Tywald Lannister. During the brief time we knew each other, I knew him is a charming, chivalrous and honorable men.

On his dying bed, he made his brother ensure my well being. Tion and I grew close over our shared loss and with time fell in love with each other. Thankfully we were able to marry each other, hoping to spend the rest of our lives happily with each other.

But the Seven are indeed cruel sometimes. Tion was also taken from me before his time. He died bravely, sacrificing himself to defeat the accused Blackfyre's. The only reason I didn't join him too was that he had left a part of himself behind. In the form of our unborn child.

I had hoped to bring my child into this world, hoping to tell the child about Tion, the brave father who sacrificed himself for his people.

What I didn't expect was Lord Gerold Lannister, my Goodfather, my husband's father attempting to kill me. While telling me how no child shall ever rule Casterly Rock. I was able to escape to Lannisport hoping to find sanctuary.

But Lord Lannister followed. He ordered Lord Lyman Lannister, Lord of Lannisport to hand me over while I begged Lord Lyman for my safety.Thankfully Lord Lyman is an honorable and just man. He tried to calm Lord Gerold and discuss the matter peacefully. However, Lord Gerold wouldn't have any of it and ordered his men to attack.

Thankfully Lord Lyman and I were saved by the intervention of Lannisport's City Watch. Lord Lyman was forced to confine Lord Gerold.

I have already written to King Aegon V Targaryen telling him of this incident and hoping to have this matter handled peacefully.

But I still fear for my child's safety, because Tytos Lannister is unaccounted for.I know he is the one who poisoned Lord Gerold's mind. He lusts after the Lannister Lordship. He is a coward who would use cowardly tricks to take what he wants.

I am just a concerned mother trying to safeguard my child and its future. My lord and ladies, I beg you not to believe his words and hold him till His Grace makes his decision.

Ellyn Lannister neè Reyne."

This………..was absurd. Unbelievable. Jeyne didn't have any more words to describe the situation. She looked towards Tytos, who was looking at the setting sun with an unreadable expression.

"What does this mean?" she asks him in a disturbed voice, hoping not to hear the likely answer.

"War," Tytos stated in a dull voice.

As she feared.

She took Tytos' hands in her own and leaned on him as he put an arm around her and pulled her close.

After a while, Tytos began to hum and sing a song.

"And who are you, the proud lord said,

That I must bow so low?

Only a cat of a different coat,

That's all the truth I know.

In a coat of gold or a coat of red,

A lion still has claws,

And mine are long and sharp, my lord,

As long and sharp as yours.

And so he spoke, and so he spoke,

That lord of Castamere,

But now the rains weep o'er his hall,

With no one there to hear.

Yes, now the rains weep o'er his hall,

And not a soul to hear."

While Jeyne would never hear the song again, and her husband would also never mention it. She would always remember it, however. Every time she did, a chill would run through her spine, reminding her how terrifying her husband can be.