Visenya Targaryen

Chapter Fifteen

TW: RAPE

Our parents sent Jacaerys and I on a walk while they settled the marriage contract. The walk was quiet at first, and neither one of us knew what to say. " It is an honour to be betrothed to you, Visenya. I'm sorry you do not feel the same as I.". Jacaerys spoke, breaking our uncomfortable silence. " No, no, it isn't that. It's just -" " You are in love with Aemond." Jace spoke, a small smile on his face. " I do, I mean, Aemond has always been by my side. We were together through so much, and we just fell in love.". I smiled.

" That's beautiful," Jace smiled. " I can not say I have gone through this myself. I spent my years with my family and my studies. I admit I've never been in love.". " It is a beautiful feeling," I smiled. " It makes your heart race. You feel excited whenever they're around. Uh, my apologies.". " There is no need to apologise. If anything, it is me who should say my apologies, I did not know of your relationship with Aemond, but once I saw Aemond kiss you this morning -" " You saw that?" I asked in panic.

" I did, I heard the commotion in the training grounds, and I saw you fighting Aemond. You were amazing, I've never seen anyone fight the way you do.". I blushed, brushing my hair behind my ear. " Thank you. My mother thinks it's too dangerous for me. ". " I don't think so. You can clearly handle yourself.". I stared at Jace with a smile, laughing slightly as I bit my lip. " Thank you, Jace.". " You know, we do not need to go through with this marriage. If it's not me, you wish to wed.".

" My parents don't approve of our relationship. They want me to marry you to make our house stronger, and they want to wed Aemond off to another house to build up allies.". " But you are unhappy, you will be unhappy.". " No," I smiled. " I may be upset, but that is me grieving my first love.". I turned into the gardens and sat on a bench that looked out to the sea. " However, I have always known my place in this world. I am a princess, I knew I would never marry for love. Besides, who's to say I won't love you in time.".

Jace smiled, taking my hand. " I was thinking the same thing, Visenya. I apologise for the awkwardness our relationship will start with, but I promise to you here and now. I will make you a happy wife and give you a happy and loving life.". " I believe you, Jacaerys, you were always kind to me when we were children. I consider you a good friend. I'm lucky to be marrying a friend and not a stranger.". " So Visenya, will you do me the honours of letting me court you?". " I'd love to Jacaerys.".

As part of our public courtship, Jacaerys and I were required to walk together regularly and share small, intimate moments together like small pecks on the cheek. On our current walk, Jacaerys and I decided to walk amongst the people. We spoke to the common folk, tasting their food, giving them some money. As I was talking to a group of women, Jacaerys interrupted us.

I turned and smiled when Jacaerys had a bouquet of flowers in his hand. " Lavender? How did you know?" I asked, taking the flowers gently. " We have been courting a few days now Visenya, it would be rude of me not to know this by now.". The people around us began to speak amongst themselves and watched us carefully as Jacaerys and I linked arms and made our way back inside the Red Keep.

" Thank you, Jacaerys, for a wonderful day.". " Thank you for joining me. It's been a pleasure spending so much time with you, Visenya. May I continue our courtship?" " Of course, Jacaerys.". Jace took my hand and kissed it. " I hope to see you again soon, Princess.". Jace smiled as he took his leave.

I turned to my flowers and took a sniff of the beautiful flowers. I smiled, making my way back to my chambers. " Elina, Jacaerys gave me the most beautiful flowers," I announced as I closed the door behind me. " Elina isn't here right now," I jumped in fright, letting out a sigh of relief. " Aemond by the gods, you scared me. What are you doing in my chambers?".". " I was waiting for you. You've been ignoring me.".