My @klarolinesweetswap Valentine’s gift for @howeverlongs. A GoT/ASOIAF fusion!
Summary: The happiest day of Caroline’s life was when she was wed to the King of the Seven Kingdoms.
The saddest day of Caroline’s life was when her new husband called out another woman's name in bed.
Stuck in a loveless marriage, she may be on her own in court, but Caroline Forbes of Casterly Rock is far from a naive player in the game of thrones. Amidst the lies and intrigue, she finds herself forging a connection with Klaus Mikaelson, the Wolf from the North, a formidable swordsman and sworn protector of her own husband, King Stefan.
“Kingsguard swear a vow to guard the king, not to judge him.”
“Kingsguard swear a lot many vows.”
He looked up sharply. “What do you mean?”
“Take the vow of celibacy, for instance. History tells us that is one vow broken the most.”
“Kingsguard swear to keep no wife and sire no children. Some would say that does not mean being celibate.”
“And are you one of them?”
His face, usually a closely guarded vault, cracked open, and for a moment, just for a moment, she caught a glimpse of the roiling emotions within.
“No,” he answered, his voice hoarse. “Although it seems that the gods love testing my resolve.”
A mad urge overtook her, and for a moment, just for a moment, she wished nothing more than to sweep the cyvasse board aside, take his face between her hands and submit herself to the hunger she saw in his blue-green eyes.
Caroline dropped her gaze. Seizing her dragon, she flew it across the lapis lazuli tiles.
Klaus picked up the crowned ivory piece and surrendered his king to her.
