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Whatever was between you and Rhaenyra couldn’t be called a relationship, situationship or even a fling. But that was fire, true fire in her eyes whenever she looked at you. There was a connection, subtle gestures, hints, everything that was fueling the bond, the undeniable pull between two of you. Some would say that she loved you. You meant a world to her, of course.

Alas the best things in the world don’t last. It always felt off for you, to reciprocate her feelings. Best friends - you always told yourself - it was nothing. But deep inside you could never deny the truth.

Even now, years after, waking up next to your husband in the middle of the night you think of Rhaenyra. Being near her felt right. Everything about her felt right. But with your husband? You’re nothing more than his wife, when Rhaenyra made you feel like the most precious thing in the world. Excuses, you always gave yourself stupid excuses. And now you’re here, thinking about her, with your head in your hands. You can almost hear her words in your ears - “I told you so.”