You got married with him a few months ago, since his brother, the King, thought that this would be better for both of you.

Daemon hated you. You were sure he does, since in your first night after wedding he just turned his back to you without a word and make it look as if he is sleeping. He avoided you even in corridors of the castle and when you both show up on the celebrations he was fast to go away from you, as if he was more interested in other guests.

But even like this you still tried to be kind to him. Viserys told you to be more patient, that Daemon would get used to your presence soon, but… Even when you tired to be a good wife and offer him everything a man could need, he doesn’t look interested at all.

But this day something changed.

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You heard very little about the madness of their House. You thought that’s just a rumours, but… Who knows. Daemon was kinda restless a few past days, he can’t sleep well and always wake up with a ragged breath. When you asked him what’s wrong, he never answered what’s going on with him, but you could tell he is worried about it.

Today, when you walked into your room, you found him sitting here and drinking a wine. He was not like himself. Only a night shirt on him, even so here was already the middle of the day, and his breath is ragged as he… Was crying? You were not sure if such a cold man as him could cry like that, but after seeing him burying his face into his hands and seeing his shoulders shake a few times, you understand that he could indeed.

“Just a nightmares… That's just a nightmares..” He whispered, as he tried to calm himself down, seems still not seeing that you come in. “I’m not going mad, no-no… That doesn’t have any sense… Just a stupid nightmares…”

Seems like you were right. Something bad always dreamed to him at nights, but he was to proud to say you upright that he have a problem with his sleep out of dreams and need… comfort? Yeah. Seems like he needs comfort this time.