Every morning you prayed at the Mother’s feet, completed your own lessons, and then went straight to meet the Princess. As a young Lady-in-waiting, you needed to always be with her, and in one of those ‘always be with her’ situations, you found yourself climbing off Syrax’s back. Your legs were shaking and you didn’t know if you were elated or completely scared.

“I see the journey has left you a little…Ecstatic, Alicent.” Rhaenyra’s voice sounded in its naturally husky, yet gentle tone. There was a slight hint of teasing, but you were used to it.