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"The Queen."
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Elaina slowly walked through the halls of the castle, the sun was shining bright in Kings Landing. It seemed like gold was pouring into the city, where the citizens swam in it.
The brunette decided to walk around the castle in hopes of regaining a sense of security within herself. Her arms hugged her stomach, and her hands rubbed the places that the baby would kick in a few moons.
As Elaina made her way to turn the corner, hushed voices just around the wall caused her to pause. Their whispers had Elaina leaning against the wall slightly peeking around the corner. Her eyes landed on two familiar faces, as their bodies touched one another.
Elaina furrowed her eyebrows together in confusion, not understanding why Ser Criston Cole and their silver-haired princess were noses to nose.
Elaina eyed the two, watching their every move before a small gasp escaped her mouth as a sudden kiss was shared between the knight and princess.
The Hightower queen turned and left as swiftly and quietly as she could, racing to Gods knows where her feet were leading her too.
Elaina did not know who Rhaenyra had laid with now, as the men between Rhaenyra were falling at her feet. Confusion washed over Elaina, not knowing the truth had made a pounding course through her head.
Although the confusion left her quickly, Elaina was reminded of Rhaenyra's aching words to her. Reminding her that Rhaenyra would choose Daemon regardless of what truth she exposed.
Elaina's mind ached with thoughts, plenty that had caused her heart to beat a little faster and a small shot of pain ran through her stomach. She groaned softly before rubbing her stomach to soothe herself.
Elaina did not know what to do, but she did know one thing. Was to make sure that the princess would not cause any more trouble than she has already done.
The morning passed by, as the afternoon sun settled high upon the sky. Elaina waited patiently in her chambers, rocking Helaena in her arms to soothe her to sleep. Aegon had taken a nap on her bed, snoring quietly in the background.
A maid entered the room and bowed at Elaina, watching as Helaena played at the ends of Elaina's hair.
"Your Grace, Ser Criston Cole," The maid said before Elaina nodded at her slightly.
The maid turned and fetched the dornish knight, guiding him into the room. Ser Criston bowed before the Queen and waited patiently as the doors closed behind him. Leaving him alone with the Queen and her children.
"I fear I must question you on a delicate matter, Ser Criston," Elaina started, eyeing the man who stared at her nervously.
"I am your servant as always, my Queen," Ser Criston answered respectfully.
