There is a possibility. [ He won't lie to her. He's not sure himself what information was passed on to Mason. ] But I can definitely confirm that if whispers spoke of our relationship, it would not have come from Bran.

Likely people will be curious why I am being sent along when there is no need for it. And that no one suspects it has anything to do with how I feel about you.

[ He leans his head against hers and adds softly: ] I suppose it is to my benefit that I was elected as Charles' occasional substitute when dealing with errant wolves.

If that prompts any of them to be nervous, then we can deal with it when we get there.