The Death of War

Chapter 17

Just want to put in a reminder that in this story the children are the age they were in the books.

First part Daemon and Rhaenyra come up with a scheme before getting frisky 😳. Then we get a peek at the relationship between Rhaenyra and Rhaena. I hope you guys like it. 🥰

Daemon played with one of Rhaenyra's curls as they both sat at the painted table. They had just finished another meeting and Rhaenys had gone to rest. Daemon and Rhaenys had taken turns patrolling the Gullet. They did not trust the Greens not to send one of their own dragons to take out Corlys's fleet. Daemon had to give it to Aemond, the boy had done well, he had kept most of the greens controlled and saved a lot of lives by telling them about Rook's Rest plan. Their allies had been saved and all Criston Cole had to show for it was an empty castle.

"Aemond sent another letter." Daemon hummed but did not say anything, just continued to play with Rhaenyra's hair. "Larys Strong is dead."

"What?" Daemon's hands stilled and he just stared at his wife. "What do you mean dead?"

"Dead, Aemond slit his throat and then fed him to Vhagar." Daemon raised an eyebrow and Rhaenyra shrugged. "No one else knows, they all think he is missing."

"Well, I am glad Aemond finally did something good." He went back to playing with his wife's hair. "He is still not getting our daughter."

"I am not sure we will have much of a choice once the time comes. You saw them together, even while she is a babe their connection is strong. I cannot imagine how it will be once she is an adult." Daemon did not want to think about it either, maybe killing Aemond would not be such a bad thing. "Everyone in Kings Landing is looking for Larys."

"Alicent must be heartbroken."

"And scared." He could tell his wife was planning something. "I am thinking we should use that to our advantage."

"How?" He did not see how Larys being missing or dead would be helpful to them.

"Larys knew Alicent's plans, he was the one who came up with a lot of those plans." Rhaenyra gave him a secretive smile. "What do you think would happen if Larys were to come to our side and tell us what the greens are planning?"

Daemon frowned, not understanding what she was talking about. Larys was dead, he would not be helping anyone with anything. Daemon's eyes widened and he smiled at his wife, understanding what she was saying.

"You want to make Alicent and Otto believe that Larys is working with us."

"Yes," Rhaenyra answered, the smile never leaving her face. "Aemond has been given us a lot of information and if they think Larys is on our side they would think he is the traitor."

"That is actually an excellent idea." Daemon kissed the tip of her nose before kissing her lips. He had been patient with Rhaenyra, she had been going through a lot. The death of Lucerys and all her problems with her two eldest sons, but he did not know how much longer he would be able to wait. He wanted her. They were both panting when he broke the kiss. "I really enjoy the way you think."

"Thank you." She gave him a quick kiss. "I am glad you approve."

Daemon picked her up and sat her in his lap before he buried his hands in her hair and kissed her again. That kiss was more raw than the last one and he knew his waiting was over. He was not going to wait for another second. Daemon positioned her until she was straddling him, and he thrust his hips against her.

"You feel so fucking good." Rhaenyra trembled when he ran his lips down her neck, biting and licking. "You always feel so good."

"So do you." Rhaenyra's hands went to his head, holding him to her. "I need you, let us return to our chambers."