Always and forever ↬ Daemon Targaryen

Spy ↬

The tourney was finally over, and Maia was beyond grateful. She had to admit there were some entertaining parts of it, but if she was being honest, watching a bunch of men fight simply because their ego was bruised isn't exactly her Forte.

Octavia was now wandering around the castle, trying to find the room she is to stay in. She never knew someone could take the wrong turn every single time, but of course, she managed to do exactly that.

Finally, after what felt forever, she made it to her room. Looking around the room, her eyes landed on the bed, It was like it was calling out to her. She knew it was not even late, yet she couldn't help but let the exhaustion take over her from the day's events. Flopping onto the bed, Octavia felt her eyes close as she fell asleep.

The next day, there was a funeral being held for Queen Aemma, who had passed the previous day giving birth. That is why Maia never wished to have children, the thought of bearing a child scared her enough, but she couldn't imagine having to push one out of her, just the thought of it made her internally cringe.

She was standing next to Lady Alicent, both of them not uttering a word. Everyone was standing in silence, waiting for Rhaenyra to say that one word, a word that probably felt impossible to say right now. Looking to her side she sees Daemon walk up to Rhaenyra who continued facing the front as he whispered something to her, his words seemed to have had an impact on her because in the next moment she walked forward, now standing in line with the king. 

She watched as Rhaenyra turned to look at the king who continued looking down, not even sparing a glance at his daughter before she turned to her dragon and said the one word everyone had been waiting for. ''Dracarys''  Pain was evident in her voice, Maia couldn't imagine losing her mother. She commends Rhaenyra for having the strength to do such a thing.

Once Maia was back in her room, she felt exhausted again.

Once again, laying on her bed, she decided a nap wouldn't hurt, right?

Well, it was more than a nap because she woke up to her room being pitch black. She must have slept a lot longer than she intended to as it was now nighttime.

Looking around, she fumbled around her room, trying to find the door. After a few tumbles and many things were knocked over, she finally managed to find it. Opening up the door, she was finally greeted with light as a few lit torches were hung up throughout the hallway. It wasn't much light, but it was enough for her to see. Turning around and looking at the mess she had made in her room while trying to find the door, she decided to take a walk around the castle to relax her mind, she would come back and clean up later.

 Maia had been walking around the castle halls, staying undetected by the guards so far, at least until she began to hear voices. Turning the corner, she found herself outside the council room during one of their meetings. She was going to turn around and walk away but  she saw what looked like the figure of a person, stepping closer to get a better look her eyes widened as she saw who it was.

 Daemon, her future husband, was currently in front of her eavesdropping on the council's meeting.

Hoping to leave without him noticing, she began to step back quietly. In the process of doing this, she stood on the back of her dress, causing her to fall backward. A small squeal escaped her lips, catching Daemon's attention. Grabbing onto her wrist as she was about to fall, he pulled her close to him, putting a hand over her mouth before she could make any more noise.

Slowly removing his hand when he was sure the council had not heard her, he looked at her with shock in his expression suddenly realizing who was in front of him. Maia was about to say something when Daemon brought his index finger to his lips, silently telling her to be quiet. Daemon looked back at the council, listening to what they were saying. Looking down, Maia saw Daemon's hand still holding onto her wrist with a tight grip. Attempting to pull her hand out of his hold, Daemon looked back at her, pulling on her wrist, pulling her body even closer to his.