The Heir // King Viserys Targaryen // Daemon Targaryen

60. Jacaerys

They were drenched when they got back, Alicent's cheeks hurt from smiling so much and someone did steal cristons armor and Avalon and Alicent's shoes but nothing could bring them down from the high of the adrenaline rush of cliff jumping.

Rhaenyra stood arms crossed over her chest, foot tapping aggressively against the ground. Out of rebellion she had slept with Harwin strong. But she found sex with him was much better than Laenor. But seeing their smiling faces her bitter resentment faded to jealousy. Avalon was hers. Alicent stole her away.

"Rhaenyra... lose the attitude and we bring you with for the fun." Avalon instructed as she walked past. Alicent stopped in front of Rhaenyra dripping still to her feet. Criston followed Avalon.

"Hello Rhaenyra."

"What happened?" Rhaenyra demanded.

"We went cliff-"

"Why did Avalon come to rescue you and fuck everything up?" Rhaenyra clarified.

"Dalton Greyjoy." Alicent said.

"I know. Your father married you to him." Rhaenyra hissed.

"He hurt me. Abused me, raped me." Alicent informed her through a thick breath. "I couldn't handle it. I don't know why I wrote to Avalon, honestly I don't.... maybe because she... treated me kindly before, treated me like family... I wasn't... I didn't... I just needed to get out of there."

Rhaenyra opened her mouth but closed it wordlessly.

"If it bothers you so much I can leave. I don't know where I will go but I will..." Alicent offered, Rhaenyra stared back at her. "Rhaenyra we were best friends... I always hoped that we... could be... friends again."

Rhaenyra sighed turning back to the castle. Alicent stared after her.

"Come on then. Avalon has the cooks making cake constantly." Rhaenyra remarked and Alicent chased after her.

"You are very wet my dear." Viserys remarked as Avalon pat a towel over her hair.

"I am." She agreed turning to him. "More ways than one in fact." Viserys smiled over at her pulling at her wet dress. "It's cute I can still make you blush." Avalon whispered as he kissed her.

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It was nice to see Rhaenyra and Alicent getting along. Like old times. Alicent still had yet to tell anyone of her father and hers true betrayal, she was worried, she was terrified that once she told them the truth they would send her away. She would be shipped off. She knew it was selfish. She knew is was disrespectful to keep such things from the king and queen. After all Avalon had done for her and she was keeping this secret. It ate away at her most nights but then during the light of day when they were all smiles and happy, Alicent felt like she was family, like she had a family.

Moons passed and Rhaenyra was pregnant, Laenor was thrilled and Rhaenyra was confident that the child would not be looking like her husband. He had been away fighting at the tides, how could it be his?

Avalon looked from Jace to Rhaenyra to jace to Harwin before she couldn't stop the chuckle.

"He is beautiful." Avalon assured. Rhaenyra stared back at her waiting for the how could you? The velaryons will not be happy but Avalon kissed Rhaenyra's head cradling Jace to her. "You did good, so good. He's so perfect. How are you feeling?"

"Thank you Avalon." Avalon chuckled.

"Does Ser Harwin wish to meet his newest charge?" Avalon remarked and Harwin nodded stepping forward. Avalon passed him off. "Congratulations." Avalon whispered. "I will fetch Viserys." Avalon suggested ''you rest."

"Thank you Avalon."

"Be right back."

"I thought she was going to flip!" Rhaenyra admitted slumping back into the bed.

"When has Queen Avalon ever had a temper?' Harwin countered and Rhaenyra nodded in agreement.

"Laenor is not going to be happy, when he returns... if he returns." Rhaenyra remarked.

"He has a son.' Harwin reminded her holding Jacaerys close. "What father wouldn't be happy?" Rhaenyra stared back at him.

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"I want another." Avalon declared as Viserys held Jace in his arm.

"Yeah?"

"Yes." Avalon said immediately. "Ours are so cute and now that Rhaenyra is having more..."

"You don't have to tell me twice." Viserys said kissing her gently.

"I want to show our kids Jace." Avalon declared reaching for Jace.

Aegon stared back at Avalon before looking to Jace.

"Why does he look like that?" Aegon asked.

"He's a baby." Avalon reminded him.

"Why does he look like that though?" Aegon asked again. "His hair."

"It's pretty right?" Avalon encouraged Alyssa reached out a hand and touched Jace's little head.

Avalon knew that rumors would spread like wildfire, she knew the velaryons wouldn't like it either. But he was healthy and beautiful and Avalon would protect him.