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

Part 49

Chapter 49

AENYS TARGARYEN

Aenys Targaryen stood in front of the window, watching the darkening sky as the maids and servants cleaned the Hall after the wedding. The wedding proceedings after Daemon's interruption had carried on with a certain unease.

Daemon had somehow flown here on his dragon, using the evening cover to reach the Vale to make a scene. Truth was, he often wondered what went on in his mind when he did such things. He had always known of Daemon's penchant for violence, yet now he had become unhinged. It was as if he had lost his ability to think.

His actions here tonight had caused great strife for everyone, destroying what was to be a joyous occasion for the Kingdom of the Vale.

And then was the matter of his announcement of securing a match between himself and Lady Laena. And if such a thing were true, the implications behind it would not be lost to the people of the realm.

With this match, battle lines would be drawn, and what was once an impending scenario would now become a reality, for with House Velaryon's support, Daemon's bid at the throne would transform itself from a pipe dream to a tangible goal.

"So, it seems that the rumors were true," Jeyne Arryn's voice cut the silence from behind. The whole was empty, apart from the servants and two other people apart from him, including Lady Jeyne and Rhaenyra.

He glanced back and walked towards the table where the two ladies sat, taking the seat beside his niece as he put down his wine glass.

"What rumors?" he questioned and saw Lady Jeyne pick up her own glass and take a sip as she looked him in the eye.

"That there is a new contender for the Crown," she replied, making Rhaenyra tighten her fists as both of them glanced at each other, still contemplating how to respond to such a comment.

"Don't insult my intelligence by claiming otherwise. At this point, the whole realm can see the writing on the wall. Moreover, Prince Daemon's actions since his return from his campaign in the Stepstones have been anything but subtle," she said as she took another sip, and he leaned back as he nodded.

"You are right. Daemon indeed wishes to see himself crowned the King of the Seven Kingdoms," Aenys confirmed her suspicion, for she was right. Daemon's actions had been anything but subtle.

"And let me guess. He plans to call for a Council to settle the succession just as the one called by King Jaehaerys," she continued, and he nodded again, for there was no use in trying to lie when she already had read the situation to near perfection.

And it would also make their life a bit easier.

"And if he does so, can Rhaenyra count on your support," he went straight to the point and saw both the women look at him, slightly surprised at the direct nature of his question.

Jeyne narrowed her eyes as she glanced towards her cousin and nodded.

"Of course, the House of Arryn will stand with you," she said, and he saw Rhaenyra give him a look before she gave the woman a small nod.

He still hadn't made up his mind regarding replacing Rhaenyra's position, for doing so didn't feel right to him. Yet, as the lady of the Vale turned to face him.

"However, as you may be aware, many of the lords sworn to me dispute my own succession, tending to favor my cousin. And given the pirate attacks, I cannot speak for them," she said, sounding troubled and hurt at the mention of her cousin. From the rumors he had heard, she and Ronnel Arryn had been close prior to the blooming of his ambition.