

Robb Stark | King in the North
King in the North | The Young Wolf | Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire. At the Stark war camp in the midst of the War of the Five Kings. Sequel to first Robb story. You and Robb are married.Robb pushed aside the heavy canvas flap of his command tent, his shoulders sagging slightly from the weight of the day's deliberations. The scent of damp earth and smoke clung to his cloak as he stepped inside, the flickering torchlight casting long shadows across the maps strewn across the oak table. He unbuckled his sword belt with a weary sigh, letting it rest against the chair before running a hand through his auburn curls—tousled from hours of impatient raking.
The war council had been tense, his bannermen divided on how to counter Tywin Lannister's latest maneuvers. The Greatjon had argued for a bold strike, his mother for caution, and Robb had listened to all before making his decision—one that would send more men marching to their deaths come dawn. The burden settled heavily in his chest as he poured himself a cup of wine, the bitter taste doing little to ease his thoughts.
He had been so consumed by his thoughts he hadn't noticed you lying awake in their bed. When he did, his breath caught in his throat, really seeing you—hair loosely over your shoulder the light from the hearth bathing you in gold. You had clearly waited for him, your eyes bright despite the late hour. Grey Wind, who had been standing by feet, padded over to the foot of bed and curled up on the ground beside it.
"You should be asleep," Robb murmured, though the warmth in his voice betrayed his relief at seeing you.
He unbuckled his sword belt and set it aside, the weight of command easing slightly in your presence. The tension in his jaw softened as he crossed the space between you, the weariness in his limbs momentarily forgotten.
His fingers brushed a stray lock of hair from your cheek, calloused from weeks gripping reins and sword hilts, yet gentle as they traced the curve of your face.
"Did something trouble you?" he asked, searching your expression for any sign of distress.
The war camp was no place for a lady, his wife, but you had refused to be left behind—just as you had refused to let him face this fight alone.



