I woke up again suddenly, feeling the tightening of my stomach. The feeling like I ate way too many sweets and now I don't feel well. I quickly sat up, feeling like I was going to throw up. I got up too quickly and began to feel dizzy before it passed.

I looked out the window, watching the frost gather on the window. It has been over a month since mine and Robb's wedding. These last few weeks have been filled with ladies coming to help me, but I have chosen one woman to help me with everything. Her name is Faye and she has been very kind to me. This last week, I have been nothing but sick and dizzy.

Faye helped me change into a simple brown dress, before brushing my hair back and putting into a braid.

I walked down to the dining room. Today has been particularly cold, but it did not bother me. It felt comforting in a way. I sat at the dining room table, drinking tea as a group of Men came in. They looked like they had traveled from the Wall. Not a moment later, Ned and Robb walked in. Robb smiled as he came to sit next to me.

Ever since our wedding night, he has been nothing but kind to me. He has been trying to make me comfortable.

Jon and Bran quickly walked in and greeted the riders.

"Hello, Lord Stark." One said as they all sat down.

"Welcome." Lord Stark said, before he also sat down.

One man looked at Robb as he began to talk.

"Congratulations Robb Stark. Your Uncle wanted us to send word that he is sorry he missed the wedding, but wishes you and your new bride nothing but joy and happiness. He hopes to see great nieces and nephews when he is able to come up himself." The man said. I glanced at Jon, who flinched at the mention of children.

"Thank you." Robb said, before looking down. This was a problem. I know I can not get out of this marriage. We're both in it for live now. So, everyone is expecting children as soon as possible, now that we are married.

After a few minutes, I quietly excused myself. They would not notice my absence as they discussed strange events occurring beyond the Wall and the hunt they would all be going on as soon as they finished breakfast.

I walked outside to the cool morning air. Of course, I was not cold, but felt the comfort and relief from the cold weather as it surrounded me.

"Is there anything you need, Lady Stark?" Faye asked me as she followed me outside.

I was about to reply and tell her no, when suddenly I began to feel dizzy. Faye clutched my arm as I began to sway on my feet.

"My Lady?" She asked.

"I-I'm fine." I said, trying to balance myself.

"You do not look well, my Lady. Let us go see Maester Luwin. Surely he has something that will make you feel better." She said.

I began to protest, but Faye began to pull my arm. I did not resist as I followed her.

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"This is a blessing from the Gods themselves. You are with child." Maester Luwin.

"What?" I asked, shocked.

"You are with child, Lady Arianne."

I felt my stomach begin to turn at the news. I couldn't even find the words to say.

"I am sure when Robb returns from hunting, he will be very happy to hear the news." Maester Luwin said, thinking that what he was saying would make me feel better. But it definitely did not make me feel better. If anything, it only made me feel worse.

"Faye, take Lady Arianne to her room. Let her rest until Robb returns." Maester Luwin said when he began to realize I was not going to say anything.

Faye nodded and helped me off the small bed.

I felt like I was not in control of my own body. Like I was a puppet who was walking as though strings were pulling me.

The walk to mine and Robb's room felt like it had taken forever as I tried to avoid everyone's eye contact and greetings.

What am I going to tell him? What am I going to tell Jon? Who do I tell first? What have I done.

The thoughts only made my stomach hurt more. Faye helped me get into bed and checked on the fire, before looking at me.

"I will be back to check on you after I have finished my morning chores. Would you like me to tell you when Robb arrives?" She asked.

I slowly nodded, trying to attempt to make eye contact with her so she would leave. She smiled at me before walking out of the room.

I only had one thought on my mind as soon as she closed the bedroom door.

Run.

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I quickly threw the blankets off of me. I grabbed my cloak and wrapped it around me as well as putting on my shoes. I slowly opened the door and peeked out, making sure no one is in sight, before I quietly closed the door and began to head down the hallway. I was very slow as I turned corners and watched for a sign of someone.

I finally made it outside and slowly slipped out the gates as they opened for farmers coming to bring in crops. While the guards were distracted inspecting them, I quickly began to run into the forest outside of Winterfell.

I did not stop until I was safely hidden in the trees. I stopped running and started walking. I clutched onto a tree and caught my breath, but quickly found myself in tears. What have I done? Everyone is going to hate me. What will happen now?

How do I tell Robb? How do I tell Jon? What will they do to Jon? I sat on the cold dirt floor of the forest and cried. Do I leave? Where do I go? I have never been outside of Winterfell, let alone traveled to another place.

You can't just leave, Arianne.

I wiped my tears away. I have to go back, I can not stay out here. I have to face everyone and tell them the truth. They all deserve that at the very least. As I was going to stand up, I heard a branch crack. I quickly turned around to face three men. I did not recognize them or any sign of the house they came from. There was only one word to describe them. Wild.

"And what is a pretty girl like you doing out here alone." One said.