OF BASTARDS & DRAGONS || Aenar Targaryen [1]

32 • TURNING TABLES

ONE MONTH LATER

With the departure of Daenerys, to the Vale, along with her three dragons, Rheanyra then began her tour, in search of a husband with her sworn protector, Ser Criston Cole.

Howbeit, the Red Keep became hot for Queen Alicent, as she couldn't live freely with the judgemental stare of the Princess Consort wherever she went.

After the incident of his secret affair exposed, Aenar begged his wife, and pleaded with her, even ordered her belongings to be moved to his large chambers, including Elissa's small canopic bed, the couple now living in happy matrimony, fortunately Francesa forgave him and not his mistress.

Their new chapter of love relationship pained Alicent, the Queen felt bitter and betrayed, for Aenar stopped speaking to her, acting like a stranger, and Viserys became a sex addict, fucking, raping and forcing himself on her, whenever he felt horny.

Yet, each day of living, Alicent felt the need to apologize to Francesa, so she summoned the courage and went to her chambers in the East Wing. It was evening, the palace was dark, except for the torches that illuminated the stone walls.

Arriving at her door, Ser Harwin Strong bowed and pushed the door open, announcing her presence. Without thinking, Alicent took a deep breath and proceeded into the large room, and the knight shuts the door behind her.

Queen Alicent eyes raked the room, at the luxurious makeover and decorations.

Lady Francesa was busy with her embroidery, the sudden movement of the Queen didn't startle her one bit.

Gulping Alicent stutters. "F-francesca."

Humming, the Tully didn't spare her a glance, her gaze were fixated on her embroidery.

"Say your piece." The Tully girl demands sternly, sowing her embroidery.

Sighing, Alicent began tearing her curticules. "I...I came to ask for your forgiveness." She began, her voice barely audible, trembling with regret.

The Tully smirks and shook her head.

"I know I caused you pain in your marriage....." Alicent swallowed the bile in her throat, looking down to the ground. "Sleeping with your..... h-husband was unacceptable..... I'm sorry."

Lady Francesca doesn't utter a word.

Alicent took a step further. "I disgraced myself, My house, even though I had feelings for Aenar." She whispered urgently, quickly holding the sides of her dress, smoothing the creases, her composure fracturing with shame.

"All my life, I've loved Aenar, I thought he we'd marry, because he loved me too, bu things changed, and i...I was blind by my own desires towards him, even when he was bounded to you." Alicent tore her curticules. "I believe as representatives of the throne, we have a duty, but mine I regrettably didn't uphold."