𝘼𝙉𝘼𝙀𝙇𝙔𝙎 𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙂𝘼𝙍𝙔𝙀𝙉 tore her mother apart from the inside out. She had gotten stuck halfway from the womb, slowly eroding the bones and muscles within the young woman. Her father had been granted a choice, and in that moment the chance...
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THE DAY THAT KING VISERYS ANNOUNCED HIS ENGAGEMENT TO ALICENT HIGHTOWER WAS THE DAY RHAENYRA TARGARYEN'S HEART FIRST SHATTERED. It was an otherwise unremarkable day, if not for the slight twinge of sadness that plagued the Princess for she knew her father would need to remarry now that she had given her blessing. Strategically, Laena Velaryon was the choice most favoured by his council, especially the girl's father, so there was no inkling in Rhaenyra's mind that he may pick someone else, least of all her closest companion, her sister in all but blood. But, he had looked apologetically to his daughter before announcing her name to the council. Otto Hightower seemed the only person pleased by the news, Rhaenyra having fled in betrayal, Corlys in anger and the remainder of the council looking on silently. The wedding itself had been a loud affair with each noble from across the realm being invited to celebrate with the couple.
Of the two Princesses, Anaelys had been the most cheered by the event, being just beyond half a year. The attention she had received was great, with each attendee doting on her as though she were the most delicate of flowers or precious of gems. Lady Alicent had held her at the feast, allowing for her nurse to take a slight break for the evening, and to spend time with the serene babe before she would be forced into bed with the King. At the very least, Alicent found, one of her stepdaughters enjoyed her company in the moment. The new Queen enjoyed helping her to eat crushed vegetables and drink milk from the goblet she had requested for her.
