Warning: The chapter contains strong/mature language which are not suitable for young readers.

Chapter 09: His Cruelty

It was mid-day when Samwell Tarly entered Jon's chamber. I was there, busily scrubbing the floor. I tidied all corners of Jon Snow's chamber. He wasn't around. But Ghost the direwolf was there. Perhaps, he went outside the Winterfell for I never saw him since I woke up and until of this time.
"How are you holding up to Lord Snow's rudeness, Racy Bolton?"
Sam had suddenly blurted out. He was directly eyeing on me but I never felt uneasiness or awkwardness with him being around. He was Jon's bestfriend and a very kind man.
"I'm alright, Lord Tarly."
I timidly answered. It was never necessary to tell him about how Jon had treated me these past few days in his chamber. I continued my work without saying anything to Sam.
"I was sent here by Jon to look after you. He went with Lady Sansa and Bran to see Lady Lyanna at House Mormont. They might return with the little lady before nightfall."
All along, I feared he would punished me that day he had dragged me towards his own chamber. But luckily, Jon...