Whether he understood it or not, she wasn't ready to entertain the idea of moving on. She was still young and loved Rhaegar with the intensity of a first passion. Even if a day came that she might consider the idea, was it even a wise idea? She had seen others brought in one month only to leave the next. She knew what waited for her at home. It was better to surround herself with family and friends rather than seek something she could never keep.

"Yes, you have been fortunate to have Ned and his children with you." It was said softly. "I have been considering exploring more of the villages. There is the one beyond the canyon. I found a house there I thought about claiming."