She watched him carefully, searching for signs of recognition and understanding. However, the veiled comment seemed to have missed its mark. A part of her was relieved. This wasn't how she wanted to share her first moments alone with him since his camp bed. It would be a difficult conversation and she wanted to have him to herself again, as open as he was before.
"I don't know if that is possible," she said softly. "My movements are monitored more closely since Cassana's birth. My company is limited, save for my ladies and my family." She was already placing herself at risk and challenging Renly's frustration and humiliation. It wasn't even Renly alone that felt betrayed, Loras did too. He had never been fond of Robb, mainly due to his opposition to Renly. Bearing his child, it had driven a wedge between the siblings.
She glanced behind him, carefully making certain no one was watching. "There was another reason I chose this room for you." Her voice remained low as she approached the fireplace. Catching his eye, she gently placed her hand against the side of the mantle, pushing in a stone.
A part of the wall swung open, revealing a secret passage leading to a set of stairs that only went up. "Forgive me if this insults your honor. I know you are a good and loyal man. I...I would regret it, if I didn't extend this offer. This passage...it leads to my rooms."
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"I don't know if that is possible," she said softly. "My movements are monitored more closely since Cassana's birth. My company is limited, save for my ladies and my family." She was already placing herself at risk and challenging Renly's frustration and humiliation. It wasn't even Renly alone that felt betrayed, Loras did too. He had never been fond of Robb, mainly due to his opposition to Renly. Bearing his child, it had driven a wedge between the siblings.
She glanced behind him, carefully making certain no one was watching. "There was another reason I chose this room for you." Her voice remained low as she approached the fireplace. Catching his eye, she gently placed her hand against the side of the mantle, pushing in a stone.
A part of the wall swung open, revealing a secret passage leading to a set of stairs that only went up. "Forgive me if this insults your honor. I know you are a good and loyal man. I...I would regret it, if I didn't extend this offer. This passage...it leads to my rooms."