Burn The Ships / Viserys Targaryen / Larys Strong

31. Blame it on the Champange

"Its simple really you are good to my Lucia and I tolerate you. You hurt my Lucia, I kill you... see? Simple."

"Lord strong..."

"But you have been saying such rude things and I dont tolerate that." Larys tsked. "Not only is she queen but more importantly she is my sister. My world. Your thoughts and opinions-" he heard the floor shift and rammed his cane into the knights foot. He groaned doubling over. "Should remain silent. As the grave."

Larys finally returned to the foyer and his gorgeous Lucia, the small reprieve from her beauty had done nothing to cool his reaction. She was still in her nightdress her hair unbrushed her eyes wide in the darkness of the halls.  She was still so beautiful.

"Come." He extended a hand, and when she took it, he laced his fingers through hers. He led her out of the darkness and back to her chambers.

"What was that about larys?" Lucia whispered.

"What are you doing up my darling?" Larys countered kissing her cheek.

"Draco is teething. I cant find anything to soothe him." Lucia answered "what was thst about ?"

Since lucia had moved into the capital she had a chamber made up for larys since he spent so many nights late at the capital tending to lucia and draco. He was always there early as well ready to help.

"Just talking."

"In the middle of the night?" Lucia countered. Larys moved to draco picking him up. "Whats that?"

"Ginger..."

"I was wondering what this was for." Lucia remarked.

"All for draco. Ginger and vanilla for the gums. I asked the cooks to make apple sauce and thin biscuits for him to chew on. Also gum massages. I will check the gardens in the morning for carrots and cucumbers as well."

"Hes too little for carrots Larys."

"To suck on." Larys corrected.

"You are so smart larys... are you going to tell me what that was about-"

"Get some rest Lu. I will tend to Draco."

"Will you stay tonight Larys?" Lucia questioned.  That was his favorite question.

"Always."

Larys tended to Draco as Lucia watched him from bundled under the covers. He finally got Draco to sleep and Lucia was drifting off. Larys slid in beside Lucia and held her close, her body molded into his. 

"Night Lu." He whispered kissing her forehead. 

"He's a fine lad." harrwin remarked lifting Draco up. 

"So much for Strong genes." Lucia liked to tease. Harwin kissed the top of her head as their father approached. 

"Hello my darling girl." Lyonel answered. "Ah draco, hello little one. When are you two going get married and give me more grandbabies to dote over?" Lyonel pondered. "Preferably non- married women." Lyonel clarified and Lucia's face turned down. Larys grabbed her hand. "Oh Lucia, I didnt mean-"

"I know what you meant." She assured taking Draco back, propping him on her hip. 

"Lu its just-"

"Harwin stopped fucking Rhaenyra just in time for me to fall for the king." Lucia answered bluntly. Harwin choked on his tongue it seemed. 

"Lu." Harwin rasped. 

"I should be given the same respect as Harwin but more so. Because I married Viserys. I did things right. He wasnt a fuck buddy like Rhae-"

"Lucia enough." Lyonel begged. SHe silenced turning into larys, he held tight to her. 

"She's right you know." Larys agreed. 

"I didnt mean-" Lyonel sighed heavily. 

"Sorry I said anything." Lucia murmured heading off, her cane thumping on the ground. "It's not like he didnt bring it up first." Lucia muttered when larys caught up with her. 

"He did." larys agreed. He was very agreeable.

"He expects me to just sit still and look pretty, he brought it up, I wouldnt have but he did." Lucia hissed. Her perfect face pouted, her brow furrowed. Larys reached out for her, stopping her from moving any farther. 

"Lu," Larys begged. "You can't worry about them. Harwin made his mistakes but he hasnt been with her since you told him how rude she was to you." Larys reminded her. "Father-"

"I still don't think father approves". Lucia remarked gently. Larys didn't approve but he couldn't hold her alone. He knew she would want more. A family. He couldn't give her. She started heading back to her chambers, larys followed after her. 

"He is proud his daughter is queen." Larys countered.

"Harwin is disappointed," lucia added. "Which is rich coming from him." She murmured. Larys chuckled. "Dont laugh." Lucia begged. 

"It is ironic coming from him." Larys agreed. "You want to do something else they wouldnt approve of?" Larys pondered. Lucia blushed as he touched her cheek, brushing her hair back. "Draco is down for a nap..." Larys added kissing the corner of her lips. 

"Larys-"

"Lu...'' he rasped kissing along her neck. 

"I'm the queen Larys." Lucia reminded him gently.

"That doesn't mean you have to go celibate." Larys countered kissing up her neck she leaned back into his touch. "We did it before, there is no harm."

"I'm married now. I have a son."

"And I know you want more children. You could go to the king but... I'm right here Lu." Larys whispered turning her slowly to face him.

"I..." lucia bit her lip debating it. 

"We can blame it on the champagne," larys suggested pouring her a glass. She laughed out, tipping back into the couch cushions.