THE HEALER PRINCE ( House of dragon reincarnation)(OC x Alicent)

Part 27

Chapter 27

ALICENT HIGHTOWER

Her feet moved automatically, and before she could register, she had stood up and rushed towards the form of her brother, wrapping her arms around him as she basked in the warmth of a family. Uncontrolled tears ran down her cheeks.

"You might want to be a bit careful with the waterworks, dear sister. Those two ladies will have my head if I destroy their hard work," he japed, making her laugh a little as she felt him cup her face and gently wipe away the tears.

A part of her still couldn't believe that it was really him, that he had arrived.

"How?" she finally spoke out in a broken voice. He smiled slightly.

"It was Prince Aenys," he answered, and she found her eyes widening as she looked at her brother since he had mentioned nothing of the sort.

"One of his men approached me in the market, saying they had brought letters from you for me and the Princess. He had also written to me inviting me to the marriage, offering me a ride to Bravos, and I decided to take it," he said with a shrug as he took out a letter from her pocket.

Alicent felt touched by Aenys's action, yet a part of her was a bit disappointed since Gwayne's words meant that.

"Father?" she questioned, and she saw his smile disappear as he slowly shook his head.

"I am sorry, Alicent."

She had expected this, yet for some reason, it still hurt. After her mother's death, Alicent had only her father to rely on. They had both comforted each other and cared for each other. Seeing that her father saw her as nothing but a broodmare to solidify his conniving plans hurt her.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and she felt Gwayne stiffen in front of her.

"No, no. Please, what would people say if they saw the fairest maiden of the realm crying like this?" and she frowned at his words as she looked up.

"What are you talking about?" she questioned as her eyes narrowed. She saw him smile.

"I am just repeating what the birds sing about you, dear sister. They call you the fairest maiden in the realm, one who made a Prince slay a dragon for her hand," and her eyes widened at those words.

"NO," she nearly screamed as her face flushed, and Gwayne simply chuckled.

"I speak nothing but the truth. They are even planning a mummers show inspired by your tale," he continued, and she felt her heart drop as she heard those words.

"They have no idea what they are speaking of," she scoffed. She was the fairest maiden in the realm, which housed Rhaenyra and Jeyne Arryn.

"Haha, tell me about Bravos. How is life here?" Gwayne began a bit awkwardly as he sat her down.

"Life here is good. It's quite less hectic than the usual commotion of the Red Keep," she answered as she thought about her life in Bravos.

"And how about the Prince?" began Gwayne a bit hesitantly.

"Does he treat you well?"

"He does," she answered and saw a sense of relief appear on his face.

"Yes, I had thought so as well. He seems to care a lot for you," added Gwayne, and she nodded as her hand instinctively went to her belly.

"Yes, he is quite caring," she replied as she thought about the care he had shown her ever since her arrival in Bravos. Even now, he knew that she missed her family and had arranged for Gwayne to be here. She truly had made the right choice on that rainy shore that day.