The Princess and the Knight

Chapter 9

Visenya and Daemon make up in the first part of the chapter. Second part is from Deirys's POV. She tries to help Rhaegon after he does something reckless, again. I hope you guys like it. 🥰

                                                              Visenya Targaryen (16 years old.)

 

                                                        Jaehaera Targaryen (17 years old.)

"Are you going to tell me what is happening between you and Uncle Daemon?" Jaehaera was in a better mood, the only downside to that was that she had noticed the strain between her and her father. "I have seen the way you two are acting around each other. It has never been that way. I could swear he is sulking."
"He caught me and Xanner in a compromising position yesterday." Jaehaera's eyes widened and Visenya gave her a reassuring smile. "Is not what you are thinking, all our clothes were perfectly in place. We were just kissing, maybe he was touching me a bit inappropriately, but I was the one that started it."
"How is Xanner still alive?"
"That is where the strain happened." Visenya sighed. "Father was very upset and placed all the blame on Xanner. I could not allow that to happen, you know perfectly well how my father is. He asked me to leave him alone with Xanner and I refused. I also told him that I would leave if he refused to accept my betrothal to Xanner."
"You did?" Jaehaera looked shocked and Visenya could understand why, she was not the type to talk back to her parents. "You will have to speak to him at some point in time."
"I am aware, but I do not know how to do it. I do not want him to think I will take back what I said or that I was not serious. I want to marry Xanner and my father knows it." She was frustrated. "I know that he was upset because of the position I was in when he found me."
"I believe you should speak with him." Jaehaera smiled at something behind Visenya and she looked back to see Baelon heading their way. Jaehaera looked back at her. "He will keep sulking and pouting until things are resolved and your mother will only wait so long before she tires and locks both of you together."
"You are correct." Visenya stood up, smiling at Jaehaera and then at her brother once he reached them. "I shall look for him now. Do not worry Jaehaera, Baelon will take good care of you."
She left before they could protest. Jaehaera had been happier these past few days, she was smiling a bit more and had come out of her chambers without having to be forced. Visenya was aware this was thanks to Baelon and she wanted them to spend some alone time together. Unlike Rhaegon, Baelon would not dishonor Jaehaera. She was getting tired by the time she found her father, he was in the training grounds' armory, checking some of the equipment. She walked into the chambers and waited until he became aware of her presence.
"Has something happened?" Her father turned to her, a questioning look on his face. "Are you well?"
"Yes, I was looking for you." His gaze was weary, but he put down the training sword and gave her all his attention. "I am sorry, I do not like fighting with you. I do not want us to be upset with each other. I am also sorry for the position I put myself in with Xanner. I know it was not proper."
"Visenya.."
"Wait, please just let me say this." He nodded. "I love Xanner, I have loved him since I was a small child and I want to be his wife. The one thing I have wanted the most since I was a small child, besides a dragon of course, was what you and mama had. I wanted someone to love me and look at me the way you look at mama. Xanner loves me like that, he sees me for who I am and not because I am a princess or a dragon rider. I want to be with him, but I do not want to lose you papa. I want you to always be with me."
"I will always be with you, little love." Her father approached her, kissing her head and she wrapped her arms around him. He enveloped her in a hug. "I want you to be happy, I have always wanted your happiness and I will not stand in your way if the Strong boy is the one you want."
"Thank you, papa." She squeezed him harder, happy that their fight seem to have ended.
"Your mother will announce your betrothal tonight. The Strongs have already been invited to dine with us." Her father let her go and took a step back. "But I also need something from you. I need to try and make things better with Rhaegon."
"But.." Daemon lifted a hand and her mouth snapped closed.
"I know what he has done, and I know it was horrible of him, but he regrets his actions." Her face must have shown what she thought about his regret because her father shook his head. "Visenya, I am not asking you to forgive him at this moment, but he is your brother and you both need to speak. Baelon is fixing things with Jaehaera and while that does not excuse Rhaegon, he still needs us."
"I do not hate him. I do not want you to believe I do." She shook her head. "I just do not know what to say to him. I am very upset with him, and if I try to talk to him now I am afraid I will say something I will regret later on."
"You do not need to have a long conversation. Just let him know that you do not hate him, even if you are upset with him."
Visenya nodded, she knew she would have to speak to her brother sooner or later. She had not seen him since their fight at the beach, he had been staying out of her way. No, she thought about it, he had been staying out of everyone's way, even Baelon.
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