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Diva down, rest in peace Simon Strong.
simon trying to pacify aemond like he did daemon was so fucking funny like nooo this one’s crazy crazy
Sometimes I forget how Larys is literally Jace's Uncle
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My Darling
Showing - House Of The Dragon Staring - Jacaerys Velaryon X Reader Rating - 18+ (Nudity / grinding / humping / breeding) Reading Time - 16 min 5 sec (2089)
Jacaerys was struggling to contain himself and his unparalleled desire. He knelt on the bed inside his chamber in a high tower of Dragonstone; everything inside the castle had a long history with his family, with deep inherited significance. Dragonstone was built by Aenar Targaryen, the castle for his heirs as a home for all Targaryen family members with nurseries, family suites and a grand room for fireside talks and family meals, the lord chamber where their heir to the throne had slept since the conquest, and even this grand wooden bed had been where Targaryen lords and ladies birthed and died. And was he doing something equally as significant and historically notable… He was humping his girlfriend.
Well, his betrothed, technically, as it was the first thing Jacaerys knew, that once he was of age, he would marry Y/n, which he agreed with, but of course, the war had gotten in the way of the wedding Jacaerys so carved, and now there was even more political nonsense to handle before they'd get their wedding. So unfortunately… he couldn't bed her. at least not yet. So… comprise… was that whenever Jacaerys called for her, she'd let him hump her until he got off or something level of foreplay usually a hand job or a blow job if he was VERY lucky! But he'd laced his britches extra tight tonight just to ensure he wouldn't somehow accidentally slip out and take her maidenhead, which he had been terrified of. Jacaerys was so… utterly obsessed with her. He'd never felt this way about someone EVER! he was so in love, he was obsessed with how sweet she was, she was the only person on earth who could soothe his violent urges and hot-headed nature. She was all he wanted, all he thought about, all he yearned for. He was… hopelessly and eternally whipped for her.
"Hummm…" Y/n hummed as her body was being shoved slightly by the humps Jacaerys kept doing onto her backside. She didn't mind, frankly, she found it rather sweet and adorable that Jacaerys was unable to control himself, and she appreciated that he didn't just grab some random maid or tavern girl to warm his bed; he only wanted her. But of course, this did… Literally nothing for her, just having Jacaerys shirtless behind her, hitting his hips into hers over and over. So she lay on her stomach with a book on Valyrian histories flipping through by candlelight, reading while she listened to him groaning behind her. She still wore her dress but had pulled everything by her slip up to her waist to allow him to at least feel the warmth of her skin.
Jacaerys let out a frustrated sigh, as he leaned down, he placed his left hand beside her head while his right gently placed the book down onto the night stand before he leaned down even more, so his chest was flushed fully against her back and he tucked his head into her neck just behind her ear, he left gentle open mouthed kissed on the side of her neck and down the side of her shoulder. "Are you even paying attention… darling?"
"To what?" She teased,
Jacaerys let out a whine, his hips stuttered for a moment as he nipped lightly at the curve of her shoulder. "To me, you impossible woman-" He groaned with another rough grind against her, voice already wrecked. "You can’t just- nngh- read about histories when I’m trying to ruin you."
"Are you enjoying yourself?"
"Gods yes- but it'd just be a lot more enjoyable if you were paying attention to me."
"So long as you're having fun, and you get what you desire. Why does it matter what I do?"
"Because it's really kind of difficult to enjoy myself when you're paying more attention to a book than you are to me."
Y/n rolled her eyes and pushed him back, hard enough that his butt hit the mattress. She flipped over and sat against the headboard. She crossed her arms and made sharp eye contact. "Alright, what do you want, Jace?" She asked.
He tilted his head to the side, a small whine still in his voice as he looked up at her, like a kicked puppy. He knew damn well that she knew exactly what he wanted, but had just made him ask for it anyway. "You."
"You can't have me. Not until we're married." She reminded,
Jacaerys groaned at that. He gave her a petulant pout and flopped back onto his back against the mattress with an exaggerated sigh of despair and frustration. "Why'd we have to decide on being traditional?" He whined, glaring up at the ceiling rather than looking at her.
"Because you’re the heir to the throne, and if your many very devout lords found out you'd been bedding a lady while unmarried, they'd come to drag you to the sept for a whipping."
"Can you at least give me a kiss?"
Y/n rolled her eyes a little, knowing he was playing it up for attention. So she gave it to his pitiful self, hitching her dress and pushing him flat on the bed, sitting herself on his lap and resting her hands on his bare chest, "happy?" She asked, brushing her nose with his.
All he could do was let out a soft yes before he leaned up and caught her mouth in a kiss that was all teeth and tongue and absolutely ravenous. He let out a muffled whimper against her lips, his hands flying to her hips as if he could physically will the fabric between them away. His breathing was already ragged. "You’re cruel," he gasped when she finally broke the kiss, "Wearing all these layers just to watch me lose my mind—" His grip tightened on her waist, dragging her down harder against him in a way that made his point very clear.
Y/n laughed, "There's only actually two between us."
"Two." His hands slid from her waist to fumble clumsily with the laces of her dress, "That’s… that’s one too many, darling-"
"Jacaerys." She warned, pushing his hands off.
"But-" he protested weakly.
"Oh, for goodness sake." She sighed, "Fine." She agreed, but she grabbed his wrists and pinned them beside his head. "Hands to yourself, or I stop. Understood?"
"Understood," he practically breathed the word out, barely loud enough for her to hear.
Y/n sat up and moved her hand between them, slowly unlacing the lies of his leather britches, tugging on them to undo each lace one by one until the leather parted like a pair of curtains to reveal him to her. Of course, she'd seen it before. Jacaerys wasn't exactly shy with his future bride.
"Fuck-" he choked out, his hips twitched up helplessly, chasing her touch even though she hadn’t quite given him permission yet. "You’re going to kill me. I swear on the fucking Stranger you're going to kill me."
"I'm well aware, I can see that Jacaerys," she smirked, giving his cock a few gentle strokes just to ensure he was giving her his full attention.
"Please," he managed to get out,
Y/n smirked, rather enjoying how utterly pitiful he was. "Is this what you want, Jace?" She teased, sitting back against his knees, and lifting her dress, all of her dress, exposing her pussy completely to him.
Jacaerys's breath hitched so hard it was a wonder he didn't choke, his entire body locked up for a second as he took in the sight of her. His eyes were practically black with want, pupils blown wide and lips parted around shaky breaths. "Y-Yes-" His voice cracked pathetically, "Fucking gods, Y/n- I need you to let me touch you, or I swear I'll lose my damn mind-"
She laughed, "You adore me that much?" She teased, "So? Do you love the look of this part of me, too?" She asked, keeping her dress around her waist, and moving closer, allowing them to make contact skin to skin for the first time in their lives, she let his cock slip softly between her lips, but not inside her, just keeping everything outside for now.
"I love you," he gasped, voice wrecked, "Fuck- I love you so much I can't even think straight-"
"Really?" She chuckled, her hands settling on his stomach, but making sure he could watch as she moved her hips.
He let out a sob at the sensation, his hands flying to her hips, just to feel her. "Really," he choked out between ragged breaths, "I-I’d carve it into my damn ribs if you asked me t-to- fuck! Y/n-" His head thrashed back against the pillows.
"Maybe I will, make you carve my name across your heart… Or somewhere else." She smirked, moving a little faster, letting Jacaerys feel and watch as his cock slipped back and forth between the lips of her pussy, the head disappearing and reappearing with each shift of her hips, at moments inches from the hole he would be allowed to fully indulge and enjoy once they were married, but… Not yet.
"Y-You're trying to kill me,"
"Maybe I am." She chuckled. "You're the one who wanted me to pay attention to you; this is what happens when I pay attention." She growled, her hands coming to unlace the top of her dress just a little more, enough to part the fabric and let Jacaerys see her cleavage.
"Not this kind of attention," he whined back, his hands flexed where they lay on the sheets. He wanted to touch; it took everything he had to stay still.
Y/n laughed her hips getting a little faster, she undid a little more of her dress and grabbed Jacaerys's hands, she kissed his knuckles on both hands before she set his palms against her breasts, still with her corset and slip between them but it as more then she'd ever let him touch before, her wetness starting to gather on his cock as it was still being slipped between her lips.
"Y/n," he groaned. "Gods, the things I want to do to you…"
"I'm well aware what you want to do, Jace. But… You haven't married me yet."
"That's… damn it, that's not fair," he huffed, his hands squeezed her lightly, fingers pressing into her flesh. "You can't keep teasing like this, not when you know how long I've been waiting."
She sighed and hatched an idea. She shifted her hips and allowed the head of his cock to brush against her entrance. "Jacaerys?" She cooed in her sweetest voice litteraly waving her pussy over his cock like a dog treat over a puppy
"Y-Yes?" He managed,
"If you agree that as soon as dawn breaks, we will go to the Dragonstone altar and get married even in the smallest ceremony by the sunrise light, then… I will move down until I stop." Y/n explained,
Jacaerys's entire body froze for a second, his brain short-circuiting as he processed what she was saying. "Now?" he rasped, eyes wild and desperate, "Right now- right this damn second? Swear it to me. Swear you won't change your mind."
"Mhm, I swear if you agree and hand over the ring you've got hidden away, I will sink down until our hips meet and ride you like my own purebred stallion until you give me a baby."
His breath caught in his chest at that. That was… that was the single hottest thing she'd ever spoken into existence, and it lit a fire beneath his skin in the most delicious way. He had to remind himself to breathe as he nodded rapidly, fingers going to his pocket for that damn ring.
Y/n laughed. "You've been keeping it in your pocket this whole time!"
"…Yes?" he finally muttered, looking like a guilty child caught stealing sweets. "It was easier that way. In case I had to propose in the middle of a battle or something."
"I've been looking for it everywhere!" She complained.
Jacaerys let out a sheepish, almost apologetic laugh, rubbing the back of his neck embarrassedly. He gave her his best charming smile and held the ring out for her in a slightly shaky hand. "Does this mean I get lucky tonight?" he teased, his voice dropping to a low, suggestive whisper.
Shs smirked and grabbed the beautiful valryian streel and ruby ring she'd been searching around his suite for the last four months! It was an heirloom, of course. She happily slipped it on and admired her new beautiful ring. "Hummm… Perfect." She cooed, setting the box on the bedside table, and without even a warning, she rested both hands on Jacaerys's stomach and moved down, just an inch. Just so his head was inside, and she gasped a little, given how tight she was.
House Strong during the Dance of the Dragons
Blessed Curse
Aemond Targaryen x Strong Reader Tag List
Synopsis: When a marriage between you and Aemond was arranged and forced by your grandsire, conflicting emotions arise, but which one will loom greater? Loathing or Love?
Warnings: Enemies to Lovers Trope, ¿Softer Aemond?, Arranged Marriage, Jealousy, Mature, 18+, P in V Sex, Fingering, Oral Sex (F receiving), Targcest, Not Proofread
Word Count: 6,803
A/N: Final tribute (maybe) to Season 1 Aemond, you have fed us with your crumbs for the past two years. Based on a few anonymous requests where they wanted a prequel of 'Loathe to Love.'
Aemond’s frown severed as he looked through the window and watched as you and your kin exited the wheelhouse. He felt his sneer severe as he spotted a look of dissatisfaction adorned your plain face as you had realized the lack of welcome provided for your kin’s return. “Spying, brother?” Aemond jumped in his spot, his sister taking him by surprise as she appeared by his side. “I am not,” he said defensively, and Helaena only hummed, gazing below as the day of your awaited arrival had arrived. “Then why have you been waiting by this window since the morning?” Helaena asked, and Aemond clenched his jaw and stayed silent, not giving a response to his sister.
“Come, join us, Mother, and I shall greet them,” Helaena invited, and Aemond shook his head, scoffing at his sister’s invitation. “I’d rather not subject myself to their… treasonous presence,” He said, and Helaena sighed, walking away in silence.
Jacaerys raised his gaze and caught the sight of a silver prince looking down upon them. He warily traveled his oak gaze to you, who stood by the side of your stepfather. “Should we not tell her already? How long must we keep her in the dark about our true purpose here?” Your brother whispered to your mother. “Your grandsire shall be the one to tell her. The king must be the one to impart to her his wishes and orders,” Your mother sighed, guilt heavy in her heart as the whole of your family had kept the true reason for your return to Kingslanding from you.
“Helaena!” You called out in excitement as you entered the walls of the keep, your aunt, along with her mother, welcoming you. Helaena smiled widely at you as you took her into an embrace; though you had a distaste for the capitol, Helaena was the only one you were actually excited to see once more. “How are you?” You asked, paying no mind to the tense conversation between your parents and the queen. “Well. I am glad of your return,” She smiled, and you only smiled as well as you could not lie and agree with her statement. “I’ve been told you now have three children,” You tried to converse, and Helaena nodded. “I do; little Maelor arrived just two moons ago,” She confirmed, “Would you like to meet them?” Helaena asked, and you eagerly nodded, slipping away from your kin who were to venture to your grandsire’s chambers.
Aemond stalked the halls and watched behind the pillar as you walked with his sister, arms linked. He rolled his eye as you strutted through the halls as if your mere presence were not damnable. “Are you spying, brother?” Aegon appeared by his side, Aemond being caught off guard for the second time that hour. “I am not,” Aemond spat and walked off, but Aegon still followed him. “I have to admit, even I did not expect our niece to grow so… enchanting,” Aegon hummed, looking steadily at his brother to see what reaction his words would garner him. Aemond shook his head, not wanting to concede or show agreement with his brother.
“If you’re still having qualms about this marriage, perhaps it could be I to marry her instead.” Aegon hummed, further testing his brother. “The conqueror had two wives, did he not?” Aegon added and noted the way his brother clenched his jaw and fisted his fists. “You are no conqueror,” Aemond gritted and made hastened steps towards the tiltyard to escape his brother. “I do not understand your animosity, brother,” Aegon still followed.
“Were you not so… overly fond of her years before?” He asked and made fast steps to match his brother’s furious gate. “If I had remembered correctly… you had even asked Mother if you could be betrothed to her when you were nine,” Aegon reminded, and Aemond halted in his steps as he was made to recall the instance. “Leave before I succumb to my thoughts and maim you,” Aemond gritted, his hand already clenched around the hilt of his sword. Aegon let out a laugh at his brother’s threat but retreated because there was a murderous intent in Aemond’s eye.
Aemond had a few moments of solace in the tiltyard before you once again began to haunt him. Aemond halted his sparring with Ser Criston as he heard a laugh so melodious he was certain it was brought by delusion. He turned to the side and frowned as he learned that the laugh he had heard came from your lips, the melodiousness he relished upon just moments ago; he now convinced himself it was aggravating. The prince huffed as he saw his older brother standing by your side, Aegon being the reason for your mirth, and Aemond could not help but wonder if his brother’s actions were genuine or just another ploy to aggravate him.
“I see your intended has arrived,” Ser Criston stated as his eyes went towards where the prince’s gaze was placed. “Aye, she has,” Aemond gritted and shook his head, twisting the sword in his hands and urging himself to continue training. “Have you spoken to her?” Ser Criston could not help but ask, curious as to what the marriage order by the king would entail.
The knight held no fondness for any offspring of the spoiled cunt they call heir, but he himself could not be so cruel to show any animosity towards you. You were saved from the insults that he had no trouble throwing at your brothers. Ever since childhood, you were kind and gentle and good-humored. You were the only one who genuinely showed kindness to Aemond even if he was being picked on by his brother and yours. You were the only one who never cowered away from Helaena and her odd demeanor. You were the only child of Rhaenyra that the queen and her sworn protector could tolerate. It also bodes well for you that you were not present during the ambush in Driftmark. Instead, you were sound asleep next to your aunt as her brother’s eye was cruelly taken.
“No,” Aemond answered, his tone held disgust that the knight was a tad confused by, but he made no mention of it. Ser Criston readied his position to return to sparring with the prince, but Aemond was still wholly distracted by your presence. His frown severed as the smile on your lips did not lessen whilst you kept chatting with Aegon. It would seem his brother would make good with his tease of taking you to wife as well, and though Aemond had no wish to marry you, there was a pestering feeling inside him that savored greatly of jealousy, but he did not wish to admit.
The one-eyed prince disregarded his training and walked in your direction. You were in the midst of a laughing fit, but it quickly died as he arrived, the wide smile on your lips lessening. “Niece,” Aemond greeted, the word said through his teeth. “Uncle,” you curtsied quickly, and Aegon smirked as the scene unfolded before him. “Well, isn’t this nice,” he stated, and you turned your gaze to your elder uncle. “A reunion that is well overdue, do you not think so, brother?” He asked and clapped the back Aemond, who stared daggers at him. You licked your lips as you felt tension now surrounding the air. Aemond’s eye shifted back to you, your gaze lowered, your fingers playing with each other, and your bottom lip in between your teeth. He swallowed thickly as he did not expect a sudden surge of an odd sensation to overcome him.
You parted your lips, ready to speak, but a call through the tiltyard caught your attention. “Tala,” Your stepfather called; the three of you turned towards the steps and saw the Rogue prince approaching. “Good day, uncles,” You said quietly and curtsied before them before running towards your father. Daemon eyed curiously his two nephews you were speaking with. Daemon offered his arm for you to take as he escorted you up the steps, and judging by the smile that was still on your lips and there was no horror in your eyes, he deduced that none of them had spoken about the true reason for your return.
Daemon tried earnestly to contest the marriage. To make his brother see reason and not cruelly tie you with his deformed son. He even went as far as returning to Kingslanding the moment he and his wife received the message of his brother’s order. But the king had made up his mind. You were to marry Aemond.
Two days had passed since your return to the Red Keep, and you were still clueless as to why you and your family had returned. “When do you think we’ll leave?” You asked Lucerys as he went along with you in the gardens, your younger brother carrying the flowers you picked and were planning to give your grandsire you were still yet to visit. “I do not know, sister,” Lucerys mindlessly said, his focus transfixed on your uncle, who stood by the side, glaring at him with his lone eye. You, however, were oblivious to the presence of a silver prince.
Aemond clenched his jaw as he watched you leisurely pick at the flowers. He had been observing you through the days of your return, and he could not fathom why you were not bothered by the whole ordeal as to why he saw no aggravation or anger in you as you both were tasked to marry each other. You exuded an entirely different outlook than Aemond when it came to this doomed union which made him wonder at the possibility that perhaps you wanted it. That you were willing to marry him. Aemond found the possibility preposterous, but it was the only answer to your lax, unbothered disposition. The more Aemond thought about the possibility of your agreement to the marriage, the more it left him unnerved. But it would answer his questions as to why you did not show any outward animosity towards him. Completely civil at any of your encounters— even going as far as flashing Aemond a ghost of a smile when you passed him by the hall. Were you truly in want of this marriage? Aemond was torn on how to feel or perceive this.
“Must we not already tell her? We’ve been here for two days already, and she is still completely clueless about the reason for our return,” Jacaerys asked his mother, who sighed deeply. “Aye, I would take she would not appreciate this secrecy— especially the severity of the situation,” Daemon added, studying his wife who stepped towards a window that overlooked the gardens where you spent the afternoon in.
“The king must be the one to tell her. He… he must be the one to tell her his wishes.” Rhaenyra said once more, unable to be the bearer of bad news. She could already foresee the anger, hurt, and fear in your eyes, and it made her stomach pit and twist painfully. She had made a promise to herself that her daughter would be saved from the political marriages most of them were subjected to— to save her from the heartache and the displeasure of having a husband bound to you not by love but by political gain. But even she could not protect you from such cruel fates. Having no choice but to watch as you would retell the plights of women before you.
“The king has been incoherent for days. The wedding ceremonies they prepared are set in a fortnight— we must tell her Rhaenyra. She must know of the matter now so she could prepare herself,” Daemon spoke, “Prepare herself to escape,” Jacaerys muttered under his breath, already imagining your reaction that would surely be filled with shock and betrayal.
Rhaenyra sighed heavily and shook her head, her hand unconsciously going to her forehead to soothe the throbbing pain as she thought about the matter. “If my father still has not regained his thoughts by the morrow, then we shall tell her at tomorrow evening’s supper,” Rhaenyra decided, putting a buffer on the matter, praying to the gods that her father shall regain consciousness and be the one to tell you of his orders.
You returned inside the castle walls as the afternoon sun was proving to be too scorching for you. Your younger brother went to the tiltyard, and you were left alone as you wandered around the castle you once called home. You were admiring a portrait hung on the wall, your eyes completely fixed on the bold colors and the detailed strokes of the work that your surroundings started to fade, and you did not realize someone had joined your company. “Quite luminous, is it not, your highness?” You slightly jumped, startled by the voice that made itself known. You turned to your right and saw a son of House Tyrell. “It is my lord,” You agreed with a small smile finding itself on your lips.
Aemond watched the scene steely-eyed behind a pillar as you acquainted yourself with the lord in the empty hallways, unescorted. There was a smile playing on your lips as you two conversed. He watched as the lord started to inch his body closer to you, daring to brush his hand with yours that held flowers in it. Aemond’s already impaired vision burned as he saw a blush rising to your cheeks. The scandal of it! Here you are, a betrothed woman still acquiring and entertaining the attention of eligible young men.
When Aemond saw the lord take a flower from your hold and dare place it by your ear, Aemond removed himself from his spot of observation and stomped towards the both of you. “Uncle,” You greeted in surprise as Aemond suddenly appeared in the hall. “Good morrow, my prince,” Lord Tyrell greeted, and Aemond could not make the effort to not let his contempt not show. “My Lord,” was all he replied with, feeling your confused gaze by his left as he stood by your side. “The Princess and I were just discussing this portrait. I had remarked on its luminosity and sh—“ Aemond rolled his eye and cut the lord off.
“If you shall excuse us, Lord Tyrell, I must speak with my betrothed. Alone.” He said, voice utterly cold and almost threatening. Your lips agape at his words, your mind unable to comprehend what he had uttered. “What?” You suddenly asked as Lord Tyrell bowed towards you before hastily walking away. Aemond turned to you, expression angered. “Are you truly this careless? Walking the halls alone, engaging with a lord without an escort. Do you not thin—“ You hindered him from completing his scolding. “What are you saying?” You asked in confusion. “Betrothed?” You added, and Aemond’s brows furrowed.
“Do not act simple with me; you know perfectly well of o—“ You cut Aemond off once more. “What are you talking about? Betrothed? What?” You continued to voice out your bewilderment. Aemond stared at you, calculating if the confusion on your face was an act. But as he stared at your eyes, he knew your confused state was genuine. “You do not know, do you?” He asked quietly. “Know what?” Aemond licked his lips and looked around the empty hall. Just hours ago, he believed you were in full knowledge of the upcoming union between the two of you— that you were completely fine with a marriage with him, for he saw no resistance or rebellion. But what is there to resist or rebel about when you are left utterly clueless?
“We are to be married,” Aemond stated, and you gazed up at him as if he had grown three heads. “Us… married?” You asked slowly, and Aemond gave a curt nod, waiting for the dread in your eyes, but he was left shocked as you began to laugh. The hall rang and echoed your laughs, Aemond watching you as you clutched your stomach and continued to laugh at the absurdity of it. He scowled as you gasped for air, your laugh still ringing in his ears and riddling his skin with gooseflesh. “You have an odd sense of humor, Aemond. But I am glad that after all these years, you finally learned how to jest,” you said in amusement, gazing at his lilac eye as you waited for him to break his peculiar act. However, when only seriousness was present in his Valyrian orbs, the smile on your lips faltered.
“Are you serious?” You asked, your tone dripping heavy in disbelief. “It is the order of the king,” he replied, and you shook your head. Aemond clenched his jaw as you still did not believe his words. “Why do you think you’re here? After all these years of informal exile, why do you think your family was summoned? You and I are to be married.” He explained, frowning at how slow you are to comprehend the situation. Now, the dread that Aemond was waiting for was presented greatly on your plain but pretty face. “I… I do not believe you; you are lying.” You say, and Aemond stepped closer. “Why must I lie about this unsavory matter? What I speak of is the truth. If you do not take my word for it, go ahead and ask your parents, and they will tell you the same thing: you and I are to be bound to one another.” Aemond said lowly, his face drawing closer to yours.
You shook your head and stepped back, your gaze still locked with Aemond, who stared at you undeterred, seriousness the only thing on his face. “You will be my wife.” He stated and watched as fear grew heavier in your eyes, and you ran across the hall in search of your parents. As Aemond stared at your departing figure, he began to wonder if it was satisfying to finally see the fear and rage in your eyes that he had been expecting ever since your arrival or if there was another pestering emotion that he wished not to entertain.
“Mother!” You called through the halls, eyes already threatening to spill with tears. When you reached her chambers, she and your father turned to you, worry shining on their faces. “My sweet girl, what is it?” She asked and took hold of your hands. “Tell me it is not true— tell me he lies,” You almost begged. “What?” Your mother asked quietly, not accepting the fact that you now knew of the betrothal. “Please, you’re not marrying me to Aemond, are you? That’s not true, yes? He was just teasing me,” You said desperately, willing your mother to confirm your theory. But as she said no word and only went pale, your knees felt weak, and a pitting of your stomach presented itself greatly.
“It… it is the order of your grandsire,” She said delicately, moving you to sit down as your breath had been rendered short through your cries. Daemon watched by the side, his hold on his sword tight as he could not bear to see you in such a state of distress. “No… please, you cannot make me!” You wailed as your mother tried to hush you, soothing you, running her hands through your hair, and patting your back just as she did when you were a child. “Please… I… let me speak with grandsire— he cannot marry me to him,” You pleaded, and your mother’s saddened eyes gazed at you, her warm touch moving to wipe the tears on your cheeks. “I’m sorry, my sweet… we have begged your grandsire, implored him that this union could not be. But he had made up his mind, and none of us could alter it, not even Alicent.” Your mother whispered.
You sniffled in your seat, your thoughts running with dread and confusion. “Why did you only tell me now? How could you hide this from me?” You asked in betrayal. Daemon sighed and went to where you sat, kneeling before you. “We wanted to tell you, tala. To prepare you, but we foolishly thought that we could still alter the decision of the king. We had not told you, for we did not wish to distress you with a matter that we thought we could change.” He said softly, watching as tears fell from your eyes. You bit your cheeks and shook your head, “When… when must we marry?” You asked in dread. “In a fortnight,” Your mother replied and felt her heart clench as you stifled a sob. “I’m truly sorry, my sweet girl,” She said softly as you cried quietly in her arms.
“It would appear they hid it from her,” Aemond remarked to his mother as he sat in her chambers. “They thought they could still alter the orders of the king,” She remarked as quietly as she observed her son, who stared at the fire. “I still have not asked you about your thoughts on this marriage,” The queen remarked, watching as her son clenched his jaw. “You need not ask; you already know of it,” Aemond answered. The queen breathed in heavily.
“This may not be what you want now… but this was all you had wanted when you were a boy,” Aemond shook his head, a scoff leaving his lips. “Will all of you stop reminding me of it? Aye, I did want her when I was a child, but I am a man grown. I do not wish for a marriage forced upon me— especially when my bride is to be so… plain,” Aemond frowned at himself as he sensed hesitancy as he uttered the words that used to roll off effortlessly. It was the truth; you were plain— your features nonconforming to the house they tried to sell as yours. But you had never been plain the sense of attractiveness, your beauty celebrated throughout the realm, beguiling the lords of Westeros and years before, Aemond as well. Alicent stayed silent, for she could not offer comfort to her son, who was bound to a marriage that was devised for the crown.
When the crown announced your impending matrimony with your one-eyed uncle, mixed reactions were shared. Nevertheless, the kingdom was made to celebrate the event. You tried to hide your frown as your grandfather made you and Aemond parade around the streets of Kingslanding, a picture of unity to be sold to the small folk so they could attest to the new age of dragons.
“Is this truly necessary?” You asked your father as you were sitting in a carriage. Aemond was still to board it, but he and his grandfather were conversing. “It is what your grandfather wished,” You hear your stepfather say, his violet eyes shifting to your betrothed. “But why? Is he even of sound of mind? I thought others were now tasked to do his bidding; why did they let this happen?” You asked in a plea, ready to jump off the carriage as you felt it jostle and your soon-to-be husband sitting next to you. “Best stop your bellyaching. You are not the only one who is shortchanged with this marriage.” You gritted your jaw at his words, turning to your father wide-eyed, trying to discern if he had heard it as well.
Daemon clenched his fist around the hilt of his sword at his nephew, who had the gull to offend you, his precious daughter. “Your brothers and I will follow closely behind. It is only for a few hours, tala,” he gritted, and you unconsciously pouted as your father walked away, leaving you alone in the presence of Aemond.
You traced the patterns of your gown as you rode out of the castle gates. When you reached the streets, you straightened your back and plastered a slight smile to appear as if you were somewhat happy with the devised marriage. Aemond scoffed and rolled his eye as you greeted the small folk, smiling at them and giving them a small wave of your pampered hand. He frowned at how much you loved their attention, giving them a pitiful show. “You might want to lessen the scowl… the purpose of all this is to present a united figure,” You whispered as you passed a crowd.
“I will not be part of this farce,” Aemond spat and glared at a group of men whose hungry gaze were enclosed on you. “You are a prince of this realm. You have no choice but to be the crown’s puppet,” You said, with a tight smile as you waved toward a group of women. You feel Aemond’s glaring stare at the side of your face, but you willed yourself to ignore it. However, when the other small folk started to notice the glare of your betrothed, you turned to Aemond with a smile still on your lips, looking at him with your fictitious love-struck gaze, and you wanted to laugh as your act took him aback.
Aemond stared into your eyes, perplexed at the look you gave him. Soft, adoring, and… he could not name the other element in your enchanting eyes. He had to look away as he felt himself stagger, and his breath was caught in his throat. When the crowd lessened, Aemond returned his gaze to you, the smile on your lips at the look in your eyes gone within a snap. You turned to him angrily, “Play the part for the subjects, Aemond. I do not expect much from this marriage, and I certainly do not expect us to get along behind closed doors, but when in the eyes of the public… best not to dishonor our house with another display of a fraudulent marriage. As all have kept reminding us, this is our duty.” You say quietly, tone bitter and overly severe. Aemond pursed his lips and clenched his fists around the air as the tumultuous crowds started to return once more, and the counterfeit smile on your lips returned.
The day all had dreaded finally came. You stared blankly in the mirror as you were dressed like a doll. You were resisting the urge to run through the halls and escape a life of hate with a man who had only loathing in his heart for you.
You stood before the door of the great hall, your arms linked with your mother as she walked you down the aisle. “I don’t want to,” You suddenly said, cold and clammed hands holding a bouquet of your favorite flowers. You tried to walk away, but your arm was linked with your mother’s, and she prevented you from doing so. “I am so sorry, my sweet, but not even you are above duty… none of us are,” She said solemnly, and you breathed out a previous breath as trumpets sounded out and the doors of the halls started to open. You bit your lip as you planted yourself on the ground, resisting the pull of your mother for you to walk. Your knees felt weak as you took small steps towards your groom, your mother practically dragging you down, her body a step ahead of your reluctant frame.
When you reached the end of the hall, and your hand was placed upon your betrothed, you resisted looking Aemond in the eye. Aemond stared you down, the image of you wholly too much and all-consuming. This was all he had wanted. This was the dream he dreamt every night in childhood. You, in a white gown and a veil covering your comely face, and him standing before you as your groom.
He could not explain how— how he had kept up his act for this long. To fake his animosity and loathing just in hopes that one day it would turn true because hoping and waiting for you was only a dream he had. Pretending to hold distaste for you because it was easier than letting himself hope that one day you will be his. But now, all those years of yearning have finally come to an end because before the sun could set, you will forever be bound to him.
“With this kiss, I pledge my love,” Aemond recited and hesitantly looked toward you. Your hands were cold upon his, and Aemond took a deep breath before leaning in to seal your marriage with a kiss, your first kiss. The deafening roars and cheers of your guests were unheard as Aemond could only focus on the way it felt to kiss your lips. His mind only concentrates on the small taste he had of you— his entire being immediately starved for so much more than the quick and chaste entanglement of your lips.
You and Aemond were silent for the whole feast, a small smile plastered on your lips as to appear agreeable to the hundreds of eyes upon the both of you. You were too entranced to appear joyous that you were oblivious to the strong, calloused hand that had never left yours. Long, slender fingers drawing circles upon your flesh as if to soothe you.
You turned to Aemond, his eye on the sea of dancers on the floor. In disbelief that he was still holding your hand. You were in shock that he was willing to keep up the pretense so immensely— a pretense of unity that none seemed to notice, for your hands were tucked under the table.
When Aemond felt your stare, he turned to you, and you searched for the familiar cruelty and hatred in his eye; you found none. “Do you wish to dance?” He asked, and your lips parted in shock, taking a moment to comprehend his words. You could only nod, your husband leading you to stand. You were silent as he placed his hand on your waist and pulled you closer to his body. The other dancers disappeared to make room for you and your groom, a slow, mellow melody enveloping the great hall as the eyes of your guests were turned to you and Aemond.
You stared blankly at his chest, eyeing the metal buttons of his vest, and tried to ignore the erratic beating of your heart. Aemond took in a deep breath, your scent intoxicating his senses more than the wine he had indulged himself for the night in preparation for the later activities. When it was the end of your third dance, you finally spoke, “I’m quite tired,” You said lowly, and Aemond gave a curt nod, taking your hand into his once more and guiding you to your seats.
Five more songs passed with you and Aemond in complete silence when your sisters appeared by your side. “Sister… we’re to help you to prepare for the… night,” Rhaena said lowly and cautiously. You feel your stomach drop and your nod. You stole your hand from Aemond and excused yourself before disappearing with your sisters, Aemond’s eye following your frame until you fully disappeared away from his view.
Aemond gritted his jaw as he felt his brother clap his shoulder, “Are you ready for the bedding ceremony, brother? I hope you still remember what I have taught.” Aegon teased and took your vacated seat. Aemond stayed silent and downed another chalice of wine, ignoring his brother. “But it is fine if you are not ready… perhaps I could substitute in y—“ Aemond turned to his brother with a severe glare. “One more word concerning my wife, and I will cut your tongue,” Aemond gritted, and Aegon’s amusement only grew. “There he is— there is the boy who wanted no one else but our niece.” Aegon grinned.
“You are a great actor— you almost had me fooled, but no amount of hate you display could make me forget about the little boy who would follow around our strong niece like a lost pup,” Aegon’s grin grew wider, and he quickly stood to walk away before his brother turned violent.
Aemond downed another cup before he had no choice but to join you in your chambers. He stood by the door and took deep breaths; the shy little boy in him returned, and he had no idea how to cope. Aemond bit his lip and mustered all his courage to step inside your marital chambers. He knew neither of you could perform what was expected that night— as much as he wanted to perform his duty, he knew in himself he could not.
Aemond walked in quietly, his eye on the floor as he entered. Aemond heard shuffling, and he lifted his eye. Lilac orbs placed on a screen divider lit by the flickering light of a candle, your silhouette traced upon the thin paper of the divider as you fixed your shift. Aemond felt his knees weaken, taking a seat on a chair, his eye still fixed on your shadow. By just the outline of you, of your peaked apples straining through your shift and your graceful body turning behind the divider, he already felt pleasure wash through the whole of his body. His cock painfully straining in his trousers, he would think by the amount of wine he had downed, he would be left slack that night.
You took in deep, calming breaths as you stepped out of the divider and decided to wait for your husband, but to your surprise, he was already seated in your chambers. You looked at him wide-eyed, having the urge to cover your body, but you reminded yourself that this intimacy was part of your marriage— at least tonight.
Your gazes did not meet as you stood by a distance from where Aemond sat. The crackling fire between the two of you is the only sound surrounding the room. You gulped before you stepped close to your husband, footsteps overly heavy with every step taken in his direction. “Kneel,” You hear aemond grit, and you frown at his words, ready to fight his order, but you remind yourself that just for tonight, you will do your duties as a wife.
Aemond was left breathlessly as he watched you slowly sink to your knees. He bit his tongue harshly as his eye went to your plush thighs pressed together, having the urge to squeeze them and feel if your skin was as soft as his mind imagined.
You waited, wrapped in anticipation of what was to happen next. You shuddered as you felt his cold hand come to cup your face, his thumb grazing your cheek. Your eyes fluttered to a close at the surprisingly gentle touch, your body moving closer to him without any way of controlling it. As your eyes were still fluttered close, you felt the familiarizing way of his lips upon yours. You felt yourself already quivering and you placed your hand on Aemond’s leg to steady yourself. Aemond leaned forward to feel more of your lips, his cold touch placing itself on your shoulder, feeling the bare skin as the sleeve of your shift had dropped off.
You moved to part from him, out of breath with the kiss you shared. The taste of him and wine imprinted on your tongue. Rose your gaze to meet his eye, and you saw that the lilac orb had turned dark. Without another word, Aemond smashed your lips once more. Kissing you more fervently and pulling you to stand. You whimpered as you felt him bite your lip and pull down further the thin cover you wore. You were in a daze as his lips kissed your sand, and his hands roamed your body, harshly gripping your behind as he led you to the bed.
It was his turn to part your lips. You lay bare on the silk sheets of the feathered bed, his standing before you still fully clothed, and you feel a rush of embarrassment course through you, showing its evidence on your cheeks. Aemond hastily undid the buttons of his vest, eye still locked with yours; he did not miss the embarrassment and perhaps even scandal in your eyes, the tell-tale sign of your purity, and he could not help but succumb to more pleasure by the thought.
You shifted your gaze as Aemond stood bare before you, the image of him quickly engraving itself in your mind. You bit your lip as you waited for him to shift his weight atop yours, but you were left perplexed when, from the side of your eye, you saw him sink to his knees. You propped yourself on your elbows as he pried your legs open, a deep frown on your face as you tried to comprehend what he was doing. When you noticed his head straying closer to your cunny, your eyes widened in further scandal.
“What— Aemond, no!” You say breathlessly and try to close your legs shut, but his hold on your thighs is too strong. “You told me we must perform our duty, wife… let me perform them,” You could only fall back on the plush mattress as you felt the foreign feeling of lips upon your cunt. Aemond sucking upon the pearl of your cunt as his tongue would dart out and tease the bud. You breathed heavily and bit your lip to prevent any sound from being heard, which only made Aemond double his efforts, wanting to hear you be wrapped in utter pleasure.
Aemond groaned at the taste of you, palming his length as it already wept, crying to be inside you, but he knew he must prepare you first. That he must savor you like this, for he did not know if after this— after this initial duty, when would be the next time he’ll have the opportunity to have your cunt against his face.
Aemond finally pried a moan from you, smirking as he moved his finger to tease your folds, a louder moan coming from your lips as he teased your entrance. “A—Aemond,” You called as he inserted the digit, your body rigid and back arching the sensation. “Such a tight cunt… you kept yourself pure for me,” Aemond hummed and groaned as he felt your legs wrap themselves around his neck, pushing his face further to your cunt. He chuckled, and the vibrations from it made further wetness escape your cunt, your hips, your hips gaining itself upon his face; his finger found a companion, and the digits curled inside you. Brushing against the rough spot that spurred you quickly into your climax. Aemond groaned as he heard your muffled voice moaning his name.
You stared at the canopy bed as Aemond rose to his feet and finally placed his weight upon you, his lips finding yours again. You taste yourself on his tongue, and you cannot help but moan, Amend smirking as you find pleasure in tasting yourself; you were quite sweet.
Aemond finally gave in to his wants and aligned himself against your entrance, brushing away your tears that were quick to escape your eyes as he pushed further into your cunt. He was cautious with his movements, not wanting to cause you any unnecessary discomfort. He was patient, waiting for the pained furrowed in your brows to turn to a furrow of pleasure; when it did, his thrust was still cautious. It was some pleasurable torture; he needed more, but he could not be so cruel to present you with such pain.
“Faster,” You breathed out as you felt his thrusts were too slow to bring you to the climax you now sought. Aemond was uncertain if he heard you correctly, so he played it safe and kept his initial pace. “Aemond… please, I— I need it faster,” You urged, letting go of any pride in you as your body needed him. Aemond blinked for a moment, comprehending your quest before wholeheartedly obliging.
Your moans spewed loudly as his thrusts were deep and fast, his finger drawing circles upon your cunt and supper you further into your release. “Oh gods… Oh gods, Aemond!” You cried and clawed his back as you came undone. Aemond groaned into the shell of your ear as his own release was quick to follow, his lips finding yours as his seed rooted itself deeply in your cunt. The thought of heirs already festering in his mind.
That night, Aemond held you in his arms as you slept. His mind was made; he would do anything for your marriage to prevail, for the past to be shed and be forgotten. For you to be happy and contented in his arms, for he already was. As long as he had you, the only girl he had and will ever want and love, he was perfectly content with this blessing of a marriage they had disguised as a curse.
Part Two: Loathe to Love
Silly dreams.
Harwin Strong x Daemon's daughter!reader
Summary: Harwin has been the reader's guard for years. Due to his oath, the two have been forced to admire from afar.
Warnings: fighting, blood, talks of affairs
Masterlist
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Harwin's eyes were glued to the bright shine of that infamous Targaryen hair.
She noticed the way Harwin was always around. Being her guard, he was constantly in her shadow at a safe, comfortable distance.
Rhaenyra had told her of her affair with her own guard, Criston Cole, a few years ago. Y/n remembered the fire behind her cousin's eyes, the heat in her body at the mention of him. Nyra told of nights that made her blush at the thought.
And now that Y/n was getting older… she understood what her cousin meant.
Harwin was… broad. And manly. And protective. And dare she say handsome.
And some days, it felt like he only had eyes for her. But that was his job. That's all.
"Nyra?"
Her cousin's head shot up from whatever had caught her attention at her desk. Nyra was now in her twenties, pregnant with her first child with Laenor. She grinned, motioning her dear cousin in.
Y/n took her time stepping in, admiring the different parts of the room. She'd always liked it better in there. "How are you?"
Rhaenyra rubbed a hand over her swollen stomach. "The maester said I could give birth at any time."
Her eyes widened. "Any time? Do you wish for a boy?"
The heir to the throne shrugged lightly. "A boy or a girl can rule just the same."
"But surely you want something. Perhaps a boy might be better for the kingdom. But I know you. You want a girl."
"What I want," she stated with a bit more confidence in her tone, voice raising, "Is for your guard to stop lurking." She turned completely to the doorway. "Even I feel your stares, Harwin."
Sure enough, Breakbones steps into the doorway with a smile. "Forgive me, Princess Rhaenyra." His grin grew when his eyes moved. "Princess Y/n."
The women looked at each other, eyes swimming with communication best left unsaid.
"As you were, Ser," Rhaenyra dismissed.
Harwin gave a curt nod, prying his eyes away from Y/n. "Of course. Thank you."
The moment he disappeared, Rhaenyra grinned and grabbed her cousin's arm, shaking it slightly. She mouthed excitedly, causing the other to lean in.
"He has loved you for years," Nyra whispered. "I don't understand why you-"
"Nyra!" She whisper-shouted. "He is my guard! He only does what he has sworn to do!"
"Ser Harwin!" Nyra shouted in a panic. "Ser Harwin!"
He rushed into the room with wide eyes like he was preparing himself for a fight. When no threat was there, he frowned.
Nyra pushed herself dramatically away from her cousin. "Get her out!"
Y/n's jaw dropped. "Nyra," she seethed between her teeth.
His eyes shifted between the two, completely lost.
"She will not leave! Get her out, Harwin!" She almost giggled.
There was a flicker in his eyes like he was catching on to what was happening. But the broad man would never truly understand the workings of a cousin acting as a matchmaker. "Come, princess," he said calmly with a hand extended to her.
"No. No, I was not finished speaking to Nyra."
"Get her out, Ser Harwin! That is an order!" She outright laughed at this point.
Harwin sighed, though the smile on his face grew. "Princess Rhaenyra has asked us to leave. C'mon."
"Us?" She gawked. "Nyra, don't-"
But she felt those arms around her and she was suddenly hoisted into the air, flipped, and thrown over Harwin's shoulder.
She squeaked, balancing herself with her hands on his back. "Harwin. Harwin!"
"Excuse us, Princess Rhaenyra," the guard politely smiled like he didn't have a princess of the Realm over his shoulder. "Please, be feeling better."
"Harwin!" Y/n huffed.
When he turned around and headed to the door, Y/n pushed herself up to peek over at Nyra. Her dear cousin was biting back a smile, innocently waving.
'I hate you' Y/n mouthed.
Harwin set the woman down further down the corridor, stepping away respectfully once she was on her feet.
She brushed down her skirt, huffing slightly at the manhandling.
"Forgive me, Princess. I forget myself sometimes."
The Princess sighed. "'S alright."
He stepped closer with a concerned expression. His hand gently rested on her shoulder as he leaned down a bit. "I didn't hurt you, did I?"
"Hm?" Her eyes met his and heat immediately rushed to her cheeks. "O-oh. No. No."
"Mm," he smiled. "Good." His hand stayed on her shoulder.
Their eyes stayed on one another, the distance closer than they'd ever had.
She noticed just how green his eyes were.
His eyes flickered down to her lips and back up before he remembered himself. "Forgive me again, Princess." He straightened up, offering his arm.
She took it, biting back a grin.
…
"Do you ever imagine a life outside of this?" She asked him while laying in the grass of the courtyard.
"No, Princess. I do not." He stood vigilantly with his back to her, watching. Waiting.
"No?" She sits up, giving him a confused look. "You've never once dreamed of…. Being a farmer with a little family? A little wife and children and… goats or sheep to tend to?"
"I cannot say I have not thought of being a farmer. But I do not dream of childish things now."
"What do you mean?"
He sighed, turning to her. "I was never going to be a farmer. If I were not your guard, I would be the heir to Harrenhall."
"And even that would be a bad thing?"
His brows raised. "You believe I am fit to wear jewels and host feasts?"
"Do you think that is all they do?"
He grins. "No. But I am much more content here."
He turns back, continuing his watch. And she takes that time to admire him.
"You're more content here with me?"
Silence.
"Yes, Princess."
She had to force herself to lay back down in the grass and remain quiet for the rest of the evening.
…
Ser Harwin sparred with Criston Cole in the courtyard. The two swordsman were quite the show. Their swords clashed, catching the attention of everyone in the yard.
Harwin had the brute forced that Criston did not. But Criston's skill with his sword heavily helped him.
"Ser Harwin!"
He recognized that voice, and gave it his full attention, dropping the harsh facade of Breakbones. "Princess." He heard Criston huff from behind him, but he didn't care.
She stepped up to him without a care. Dangerously strong men were put into the King's Guard. It warmed his heart that she was so comfortable with him. "I want to walk the gardens, Harwin."
He nodded, lips curling up. "As you wish." He turned to Criston. "'Till next time, Ser Criston."
The Dornishman sheathed his sword, crossing his arms and mumbling under his breath.
Harwin paused. His brows pulled together. "What was that?"
Criston hesitated. "Nothing, Ser Harwin."
Harwin stared for a moment, eyes looking Criston up and down. He hummed in a low tone, going on with the Princess.
Criston, with a muster of confidence suddenly. "Spoiled."
Harwin Breakbones Strong was already turning around to put the man in his place. "Say it again."
"I dare to trust your honor, Ser Harwin," Criston challenges. "You seem to be closer to the Princess than you should."
"Meaning what, Cole? Say it."
The Dorne hesitates for only a moment before deciding to go through with his aggression. "There are rumors of the bed you warm at night, Strong."
But there was no hesitation from Harwin. He swung immediately, landing a harsh hit to Criston's face. He stumbled onto the ground, trying to get himself back up as blood poured from his nose.
Harwin was quick, kneeling on the man's chest to keep him down. "I'd watch yourself, Cole. We all know the beds you've warmed. Perhaps you should not worry about mine."
The guards and soldiers around pulled the two apart. Harwin shrugged off their hands, forcing himself to calm down and move back to the Princess. "Are you harmed?"
She stared down at her skirt with a frown.
"Princess," he softened. "Are you harmed?"
"Hm?" Her voice saddened. "No. My dress."
A few drops of Cole's blood had landed on her dress.
He knelt down to inspect it, pulling her skirt slightly like it was his highest priority. His hand brushed her calf, causing her breath to catch.
"'S alright, Harwin."
"Sorry, Princess."
His eyes catch hers. Green eyes looking up through his lashes. Utterly handsome.
But the soldiers that had been whispering before grabbed Harwin again. Ser Westerling collected the Princess and guided her back to the doors. "Come on, Princess. Let us get you cleaned up."
"W-" she peered over her shoulder, catching Harwin's eyes one more time as he's dragged off. "W- no. Where are they taking him?"
Westerling sighed. "That is up to your uncle, the King."
"He was only defending his honor. My honor!"
"I like Ser Strong as much as you, Princess. But it does not stop what has happened."
…
Three days.
Three days until she saw Harwin again.
She was assigned a new guard. He hated fun and adventure. She felt trapped.
So when she finally saw Lord Lyonel Strong, she ran to him. "It was my fault. Harwin had no fault in this. He was defending my honor, and his own. Please, believe me."
Lyonel's eyes widened as she continued. "I do. But what is done is done. My son has become reckless. You could have been injured. I am sending him back to Harrenhall."
Her eyes widened. "You've stripped him of his title? For this?"
His lips tightened. "I am afraid so."
"Where is he?"
Lyonel was reluctant to tell her. She was the Princess after all. He had to tell her. "He is with Ser Westerling, packing his things. He will be here ton- Princess?"
She didn't wave before taking off down the corridor.
…
"It hurts her more than you, I think, lad," Westerling sighed. "The Kingsguard will miss you as well." He leaned back against the wall. "Was it worth it, Harwin?"
Harwin rubbed his arm. "I do not regret defending the Princess's honor. I was only doing my duty."
"Duty? Seemed selfish to me."
Harwin gawked for a moment.
Westerling laughed for a moment. "For duty? Is that your belief, Harwin? Speaking of."
He heard the Princess in question enter. She paused. "Oh. How rude of me."
"No, Princess. I was just leaving," Westerling grinned. He shot Harwin a last look before stepping out.
They could only stare at one another. Unsure of what to say.
Finally, Harwin broke the silence. "I leave tomorrow."
"Must you? You have done no wrong."
"I have. My father is right to send me home. I could have harmed you. All because I was angry."
She sighed, stepping around his room. It was fairly bare, and smelled of pine and sweat. Like Harwin. "You get to be Heir to Harrenhall now?"
He paused. "I suppose so."
"Do Lords get to have silly dreams? Hopefully more than a Princess's guard can."
He immediately answered. "I believe I will have more dreams, yes. But all of those dreams will be of what I left behind."
Stepping next to him, she began folding the clothing laying on his bed. She wasn't very good at it, but Harwin found that endearing. "Spars and riots and… a knight's duty?"
"No." He brushed his hand against hers to grab his clothes. "Spoiled princesses."
She hummed. "You no longer have to hold your oath?"
He shrugged, rummaging in his bag.
"Harwin," she whispered, pulling on his sleeve until she got his full attention. "You no longer hold your oath?"
"Not anymore."
She pulled on his hands, creating room for herself to press her chest against his. She takes her time, admiring the strongest man in the Realm. How she'd miss him.
"Kiss me?"
His eyes widened. "I could never, Pr-"
"Kiss me, Harwin. Please."
"No, I c-"
"Harwin!"
He paused, considering her plea. The more he thought about it, the more he liked it. But after so many years holding back, could he truly let himself give in now?
He reached up, brushing the hair from her face and cupping her cheeks. His thumb brushed the skin lightly. The same hand that had broken Criston's nose only days before now caressed the gentle princess. "You want me to kiss you?"
Without saying more, Harwin bent down, cupping her face with both hands and kissing her. It was soft at first, waiting for her to reject him. But when no rejection never came, he tested the waters. His hand moved to the back of her head, the other going to her waist to pull her in. His tongue tested the limit, and she squeaked when he began to explore her mouth.
Her hands clutched at his surcoat, the Strong sigil under her finger tips.
She barely moves, but Harwin pulls away. The two pant, eyes connected.
"W-Will you go?"
He cupped her cheek. "I must." He brushes her cheeks a few more times, savoring each moment. Then he smiles and moves back to his bag.
"Harwin?"
"Yes," he answered without looking up.
"I am in love with you."
Silence. His hands pause.
"Please don't say that."
"Why?" She pushes. Her hands clamp on his forearm. "It's true."
"Princess, please stop."
"Harwi-"
He grips her chin harshly, tugging her head up and meeting her lips again. This one is shorter, rougher. Then he pulls away. "You'll marry a rich lord and you will forget about me."
"I could marry you… Lord Strong."
That makes him pause.
Up until now, he was only a guard. But now… now, he's Lord Strong, heir to Harrenhall. His family was rich and close to the King. She'd want for nothing with him. He'd make sure of it.
"You don't want to marry me, Princess. I do not know what I am doing."
"Neither do I. Seems to be what the two have us have done for years. Why stop?"
He grins. Then smiles. Widely. It's blinding and happy. And a laugh spills out. "You spoiled thing." He shakes his head then picks her up, spinning her around. His lips meet hers again. "Your father may kill me."
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Only a few months later, Daemon Targaryen glares from the courtyard at Larys Strong. There are flowers in the silver-haired man's hand. He was in his mourning black.
He's not sure how Larys started the fire that killed his daughter and her husband, but he's sure he's to blame.
It would be a long time before he changed out of his mourning black.
It made him want to start a war.
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