Gold Rush | Ser Harwin

20.

Daerla

  Viserys is about to die.

  And i'm not sure what to do about it. I need answers. But at the same time i'm too angry to ask him. How has he kept this a secret for 28 years? How can someone do that?

  Tonight Viserys wanted us all together for one last time. So we are all sat around the table. I'm facing Viserys and I'm doing everything I can to not look at him.

  Harwin is sat beside me, having a conversation with Naerys and Klara. Rhaena is sat beside me with Daemos beside her. I can see Rhaena trying not to look at Aemond. She's not doing as good a job as I am.

  "I would like to make a toast," Helaena, my niece says as she stands up. I feel for the girl. She's married to Aegon who is a terror. And I don't think Alicent cares much for the girl.

  "To my nephews Jahaerys and Lucerys on their engagement," she begins and then she looks at Rhaena. "Oh! And to Rhaena, I hope your marriage with Lord Eadon is a long and happy one."

  The room goes silent. Alicent looks towards me with an annoyed look. I hear the slam of a knife and we all turn towards Aemond. He has slammed a knife into the table. And now he's staring at my daughter as though she's just ripped out his heart.

  He stands up and walks over to Rhaena, he pulls her up by the arm.

  "Why have you done this?" He shouts with fury.

  "Sit down Aemond," Viserys says but Aemond ignores him. I stand up and pull Rhaena away from him.

  "Be a good boy and listen to your father, Aemond," I say and Aemond looks back to Rhaena.

  "You're a bitch," he says and then Harwin is holding a sword to his neck.

  "Say it again," Harwin says. "Go on." Aemond steps back and Harwin drops the sword. Rhaena sits back down suddenly. I sit down beside her.

  "That is a fine match, Rhaena," Viserys says and he smiles at her. "I hope you are very happy together."

  "Thank you, Uncle," Rhaena says in response.

  "Sister," Viserys says and I look towards him. "May I have a moment?" I nod before getting up.

  "Keep an eye on him," I tell Harwin as I look towards Aemond who is staring at Rhaena. Harwin nods as I walk to the corner of the room with Viserys.

"The girls name is Liana Jorde," Viserys says. "Before I die, I wanted you to know." I look down at the floor. "I have failed you, all I've ever wanted was for you to be safe and happy. I hope you are both."

  "I forgive you," I whisper. "I do, I forgive you Viserys." I wrap my arms around him. He's going to die soon and I don't want him to die thinking I didn't forgive him.

  "You should find her," Viserys says. "The last I heard she was married." I try to smile and a tear rolls down my face.

  "My baby?" My voice cracks and Viserys pulls me into a hug.

  "I wasn't doing anything!" I look over my shoulder as Aemond shouts out. Harwin has him pinned on the ground and is punching him over and over again.