Ever since his victorious return from the Stepstones, you had steered clear of Daemon’s path. He’d left per his brother’s command, leaving behind his little ‘affair’ with you, as though it was nothing. It stung both your heart and your pride - that he would discard you so easily without so much as a letter.

But now he was back, and seemed intent on having you for himself all over again.

Yet you had learned from your past mistake : To not allow Daemon to charm his way into your heart again.

He cornered you one evening, pulling you into a quiet corner. “Hiding from me, beloved?”