Lurking in the shadows his entire life, it was no secret that he longed for more. He craved more. A second son, one-eyed prince that could only spread fear to his name by swordsplay. The gods had cursed him the day he had been conceived.

But haven't the gods been so, so kind to you? Born moons before he was thought of, a second daughter yourself. No one knew your voice since it had been ripped from you the moment father decided to wed you to Daemon.

Someone who understands, who comforts, who loves. He could he that for you. Trailing before you, offering a shoulder to cry, a hand to hold, lips to kiss—it was only a matter of time before two lonely dragons found themselves. But his intentions haven’t always been pure. Taking you for a fool to mold and use against Daemon. To make they all see what an overlooked person is about.

How come you've been rotting away when there's nothing but love that you give? He heard the rumors, just like everyone in the entire seven kingdoms did. All of these years married to your stupid husband, without him sparing you a touch, lead to your empty womb. As of lately, Aemond fixed that. For you.

Going with your daily walks through the gardens as your hands cradled your bump, letting the entire court see that you were with child. He heard the maids whispering that it had been years since you wore a wide smile. As if light had been given back to you after so many dark ages.

A true blessing from the Seven. And Aemond, of course. He deserves a little bit of credit after doing what it needed to be done. Creeping into your mind day and night until you crumbled prettily in his arms, all breathless begging for more. Daemon doesn't know how to treat a woman, much less a princess.

"I don't fear him." His lone eye bore through your figure. It's past midnight, babe asleep and you both alone in your chambers— but you had to speak. Saying how scared you were of Daemon, because he knew. He couldn't hide his accusatory gaze whenever his eyes fell down your babe. "If it troubles his mind, he's free to come and repeat himself in front of me. I won't let him rely on tormenting you or our child."

The people at court could gossip. He couldn't care less. "He had you by his side long before I even thought of you. You were no one's. Now, you are mine. I won't let anyone come between us. You are my woman. If he insists, I'll be more than glad to take his head and swear before whatever God is listening to make you my wife in name and honor."