Short Story The Lord Of Griffins King - 1280 Words

At the onset of her arrival, Alayna was greeted by the Lord of Griffin’s Stone. Jon, accordingly, offered her a formal greeting before taking her by the arm and sweeping her over towards their usual cohorts. The pair partook in the typical shallow conversation, Alayna had become accustomed to whilst at court. There was often much to do about nothing. She lacked a forbearance for gossip, unless she could use the gained information to her own advantage. Ordinarily, Jon lead the exchanges of their circle but he appeared distracted. His eyes flickered up towards the royal family where Rhaegar was seated along with his Queen Mother. Alayna caught him in the act several times. Her heart went out to her good friend. She knew one could not†¦show more content†¦A flash of golden hair obviated Alayna along the way. Sharp claw-like fingernails dug into the exposed skin of Alayna wrist as Cersei Lannister threaded her arm through Alayna’s. The woman from the Reach paled as she regarded the other woman. Dressed in a deep red silk gown, the lioness looked absolutely regal. Cersei belonged in court, to be admired and inspire. â€Å"It appears we are to be sisters soon.† Cersei remarked as a predatory look gleamed in her emerald eyes. Alayna attempeted to maintain an air of proclivity as she nodded and smiled, demurely, â€Å"I’m honored your lord father believes me to be a good match for your brother.† â€Å"The prospect pleases you?† Cersei inquired, her thin eyebrow raised in question. Alayna looked away and acknowledged, â€Å"It doesn’t displease me.† â€Å"You don’t want to be Lady of Casterly Rock?† Cersei seemed appalled by the notion that anyone wouldn’t desire to be a Lannister. â€Å"I never said that.† Alayna assured the other woman not wanting to offend her future good sister. She continued in an attempt to smooth things over, â€Å"I, merely, stated that I don’t feel anything about it just yet. To be honest, I’m still processing the news.† Cersei patted Alayna on the hand and her voice sickeningly sweet as she told her, â€Å"I wouldn’t worry too much about it if I were you.† â€Å"Excuse me?† Alayna questioned. She was aware of Cersei’sShow MoreRelatedGoal Movie Review10720 Words   |  43 Pagespossession: his football and a tattered picture of the World Cup. Working menial jobs while growing up in Los Angeles, Santiago’s (Kuno Becker) passion was playing football. Convincing his father that he could be an international football star was another story: â€Å"There are two types of people in this world,† declared the elder Munez, â€Å"People in big houses, and people like us who cut their lawns and wash their cars.† But when Brit Glen Foy (Stephen Dillane), an amiable former football player and sometime scout