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

Part 46

Chapter 46

ALICENT HIGHTOWER

The day had ended, and the Sun had set long ago, as she found herself in her room along with Rhaenyra and Aenys, who motioned for the servants to close the door.

As soon as the door closed, he sighed as he glanced toward both her and Rhaenyra and began in an exasperated tone.

"Now, will of you please tell me how the hell did my talk of power and consequences led to you wishing to abdicate your position as heir to me," he questioned Rhaenyra, his tone annoyed.

Rhaenyra looked him in the eye and began.

"Because I realized that I hold no desire for the Iron throne. What I wished for was freedom, and as things stand, sitting on that throne would take that very freedom away from me," she replied, a hint of sadness in her tone at the last words.

"And do you think I desire the Iron Throne Rhaenyra, especially given it is yours by right," Aenys replied as he sat down in a chair while shaking his head, motioning for both of them to sit down as well.

Rhaenyra sat down opposite to him, and Alicent took the seat by her side as she cut in.

"We both know that you have no wish to usurp Rhaenyra," she said, glancing toward her as she nodded her head.

"But there is no other choice," but Aenys cut in quickly.

"But there is!" he spoke as he pointed towards Rhaenyra.

"If you all wish that Daemon not ascend the throne, then all you need to do is just be the heiress as you have been for all these years. And take the throne when it is time," he retorted, and Rhaenyra cut in.

"It is not that simple," and Aenys bit his lip as he answered rather darkly.

"It is and as far as Daemon is concerned, I have begun taking steps to curb his influence. I would not leave you alone to deal with him," he added and Rhaenyra bit her lip as she added.

"It's not just about Daemon!" she said strongly, making her frown. She watched with narrowed eyes as her hand went towards her belly.

"The Lords will never let a woman rule over them. They already had their chance when they denied Princess Rhaenys," she said as she looked towards Aenys.

"And even if you help me deal with Daemon, what of the future after me? What of my children? What if my firstborn is a daughter as well? What then?" she said forlornly as she glanced at Aenys, whose face had lost much of its anger, and looked at Rhaenyra with a complicated expression.

"And what of Gwayne, what of your father? Both of them expect to see you on that throne, Rhaenyra, not me," he added, and she cut in.

"Gwayne will not begrudge her this choice. If he dares, I shall teach him a lesson myself," she cut in as Rhaenyra smiled.

"I shall talk to Gwayne myself, though I don't think he would be averse to my choice, as for father," and Rhaenyra hesitated here for a moment as she continued.

"I don't believe he will be as averse to this choice as you think," Rhaenyra said cryptically as she glanced at Aenys with a narrowed gaze, and she felt as if there was a secret there which she was not privy to, as Aenys chewed his lip and leaned back into his chair.

"That accursed Council!" her husband snarled angrily, taking a sip of wine from the glass as both Rhaenyra and herself glanced at each other.

"So will you?"

"No," came the quick answer, even before Rhaenyra had finished her question as Aenys glanced at her friend.

"Let me think, just as you should as well, more a lot more. Your father's condition, while worsening despite my efforts, is not terminal. If the Gods wish he could live for years and years, so take some time and think. Talk to Gwayne; don't let your fears force you into a rushed choice," he added, and though they hadn't managed to convince him, at least it seemed that he had softened his stance somewhat.