"That went well."
"Aegon is trying." Aelsa agreed. "It hurts me to see him wanting to help everyone and it angers me to see how little he knows of ruling." Larys rested his forehead against her wrapping a hand around her waist.
"He will learn. Given time and following you."
"And if he doesnt learn?" Aelsa countered. "I look like the bad guy coming up and making him take away all the dreams he promised every one else."
"Aelsa!" Otto called out and larys grip tightened around her.
"I will see you at home. Give lila a big squeeze for me." She instructed giving him a much needed kiss. Larys released her slowly and had to watch her prance off to otto. He offered aelsa his arm and he leaned over to whisper in her ear. Larys felt murderous.
Aegon came strutting up and an idea struck. One that would hopefully remove otto from the council all together.
"Your Grace, it filled my heart to see you on the Iron Throne." Larys remarked. "I was only a boy when Jaehaerys last graced the seat, but you brought forth memories of him, and you have such a deft touch with the smallfolk, just as your father did."
"Thank you, my lord." Aegon answered.
"I wonder, do you have a moment for a quiet word?" Larys added. Larys wanted otto gone. He didnt like how much time Aelsa and otto spent together as it was but now... heavens with both of them working together so closely, he worried that otto might try to steal his wife.
"Ollivander is so smart." Otto applauded
"Larys and him study together constantly."
"Can i take a fraction of credit?" Otto countered cautiously
"He loves spending time with you. Has nothing but wonderful things to say." Aelsa agreed. "Says how smart you are. Thank you for taking him under your wing."
"Any good father would."
"Otto." Aelsa scoulded.
"Im sorry." He added quickly.
"Larys-"
"I know." Otto assured. "I know. But i could have been. You should have told me. I wouldnt have left."
"You were kind of exiled."
"And you were named hand." Otto agreed. "I wouldnt have stolen you away."
"What if i wanted to be stolen?"
"You didnt. I know you." Otto corrected. "Thats why you didnt tell me. You didnt think i would let you have it all?"
"Thats not it." Aelsa countered. She hated bringing up these memories they felt like a million years ago now.
"I'm glad to be working with you and ollivander. We have a lot of time to make up for still." Otto added kissing her temple.
"Otto im married. You cant do that." Aelsa whispered
"It was innocent."
"It never feels innocent with you." She corrected. "It feels dangerous and scandalous and... I love larys."
"I know you do." Otto agreed stiffly "and you have two beautiful children with him but-"
"Otto." Aelsa warned.
"I was your first. I hope to be your last."
"My first what? Fuck?" She chuckled. That would be very incorrect.
"Love." Otto said confidently. Aelsa didnt object. He just might have been.
"We have work to do Otto. Stop distracting me" she instructed marching off. Otto chased after her eagerly.
"Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, the First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals, and the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lady of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm."
"Did you find what you needed?" Daemon questioned bringing his forehead to Rhaenyras, she nodded. "Your council stands at the ready, Your Grace." Daemon demanded ."I will fly to Harrenhal at your command and set our toehold in the Riverlands."
"Your Grace, my lord husband's blockade of the Gullet moves into place." Rhaenys added. "All seaborne travel and trade to King's Landing will soon be cut off."
"I want Aemond Targaryen." Rhaenyra demanded. Fury building in her eyes
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Traitor / Larys Strong / Otto Hightower (3)
FanfictionBk1 Red Bk2 Bad Idea Right? Aelsa Lannister didnt have this problem when Viserys was king. Maybe they all messed up but she wasnt allowed to run from her mistakes. 🦁 "I played dumb but I always knew." ⚔️ Most characters and fights belong to grrm
