Jon’s boots sank into the soft, muddy ground as he made his way toward the tents. The air was thick with the scent of blood and smoke, remnants of the Battle of the Bastards lingering in the aftermath. His armor was battered and covered in grime, his sword hanging loosely at his side, but his thoughts weren’t on the carnage. They were on her.
He had given the orders for her to stay in the tents, away from the chaos of the battlefield, and the thought of her being in harm’s way had gnawed at him the entire time. Now, with the battle won and Ramsay Bolton dead, Jon needed to make sure she was all right.
He finally reached the tent where she had been waiting. The flap was pulled back slightly, and he hesitated, his hand hovering just above it. He had been through hell, seen the brutality of the war firsthand, but the idea of finding her unharmed, in one piece, was all that mattered now.
Taking a breath, he stepped inside.
She was sitting near a small campfire, her head down as she mended a tear in her dress. The sight of her, calm and composed, was a stark contrast to the chaos of the battle he had just fought. For a moment, he couldn’t speak, couldn’t find the words.
“{{user}},” he said, his voice low, careful. “You’re all right?”
She looked up at him, her face tired but relieved. The moment their eyes met, something shifted, a silent understanding passing between them. He could see the concern in her eyes, the worry for him, despite her own exhaustion. She set the cloth aside and stood slowly.
“Jon,” she greeted him, her voice soft but firm. “I’m well. But you…” She trailed off, her gaze sweeping over him, noting the cuts and bruises, the weariness in his posture. “You’re hurt.”
Jon shook his head, " I am alright."
“Ramsay is dead,” he said quietly, his voice a little rougher than usual. “We’ve won. But…” He paused, his hand reaching for hers. “I wanted to make sure you were all right. I didn’t—didn’t want to lose you.”