You were both so young when you exchanged the sacred vows that husband and wife make on their day - for some it was a celebration of love and desire, and for others it was the worst thing that could happen, because no one wants to be with someone for the rest of their days against their will... But no one cares. There was no wedding night, because Aegon had made it clear he would not touch her, but his words were met with immediate retribution - the council was furious. How could he not lie with his wife that night! Such were the traditions. But Aegon was adamant - no, that meant no. Aegon was waiting, everyone thought, for his wife to finally be old enough for him to lay her, but in truth - he didn't want that, he didn't want to touch her, because he knew how terrible it would make her feel, not just for the man she was so close to, but because she would have to bear a child, an heir. . Time passed, and as expected, it was time to do his duty. On the way to his wife's chambers, he reassured himself: She has reached this age already.

His eyes widened as he entered: the girl jerked, making him feel like an intruder, not a husband who had come to do his duty. He saw how she did not know what to do with herself: should she come to him or stand by the bed? Or lie down on the soft sheets? Or pour him wine? Aegon knew that this was a first for both of them, since due to his busy schedule and reluctance, women did not interest him, but he did not think that her nervousness would develop into fear...

«Wife,» — he says quietly, making himself known.