NECKLACE OF ROPE • AEGON II TARGARYEN.

𝓍𝓍𝒾𝒾𝒾, jaehaera and jaehaerys.

chapter twenty-three, jaehaera and jaehaerys.
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Alana sat in Helaena's and Aemond's chambers where both Alana and Helaena were holding the twins, on the rug on the ground. It had been a week since Alana found out she was with child.

"I adore the sounds they make." Helaena suddenly spoke up, looking at Jaehaerys who she held as Alana held Jaehaera, both twins sleeping.

Alana nodded, "It is adorable." She smiled and looked down at Jaehaera, who opened her eyes but closed them.

Helaena smiled, gently rocking Jaehaerys. "I heard you are with child, my mother was happy by the news."

"Yes." Alana nodded, as if Alicent hadn't been pestering Alana and Aegon for a child for a year now. 

"You are good with the twins, you'll be a good mother." Helaena spoke, looking down at Jaehaerys.

Alana smiled, "How are you feeling?" She questioned, as Jaehaera squirmed in her sleep.

Helaena watched as Jaehaera squirmed in her sleep, a soft smile went on her face. "I am well, just tired mostly. The wetnurse's have been helping me, along with my mother when they cry. You'll understand soon enough though."

"I suppose I will." Alana nodded, as she looked down Jaehaera's face looking as if she was about to cry.

"I think she is hungry, I shall call for a wet nurse." Helaena spoke, looking towards her maid, the maid nodded and walked out of the room. Helaena gently placed Jaehaerys down in his cradle.

A few minutes later the wet nurse came in, she gently took the fussy babe away from Alana and walked out the door. When Alana would give birth she didn't want a wet nurse to feed her child, Alana would rather feel the connection.

Alana stood up, placing a hand on her stomach, and walked and stood by Helaena. "How is Aemond with everything?"

"He is happy I think. My mother makes him help." Helaena chuckled to herself, "Though I do think he adores Jaehaerys, just won't say."

Suddenly the door opened, revealing the one eyed prince, but he smelt of dragon and sweat making Alana grimace in disgust. He walked over to the cradle where Jaehaerys was. "Where is Jaehaera?" Rubbing his thumb on Jaehaerys cheek.

"She was hungry, so I called for a wet nurse." Helaena nodded, a slight smile on her face as she watched Jaehaerys and Aemond.

Aemond nodded and looked at Alana, "Hmm." He spoke before he left the room without another word.

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Later that night, Alana walked into her and Aegon's shared chambers. She noticed Aegon on the edge of their bed, lost in thought and looking into the fire across the room. She locked the door and made her way to him.

She stood infront of him as he looked up at her. "What are you thinking about, my love?" She asked, as he put his hands on her hips pulling her close.

"About the babe, how different it's going to be." He leaned his head against her small bump on her stomach. "About if i'm going to be a good father."

"You will be a good father, I saw how you cared for the twins'.." She tangled her hands in his silver hair.

Aegon let out an exhale at the feeling of her hands in his hair. Aegon wanted to change the topic, "You do know my mother and grandsire wants me to become King.."

Alana furrowed her eyebrows, stilling her hands on his hair. "But-Rhaenyra is the heir."

"It's the whole reason why she kept pestering us about children, so I have future heirs.." Aegon paused, as Alana stayed silent taking in the words. "What sort of brother steals his sister's birthright?"

"...They want you to usurp her....." Alana let out a breath, before playing with his strands of silver hair again.

"I don't want to but if it's to keep you, our unborn child, and my family safe, then I shall do it." Aegon kissed her stomach, his hands gripping tighter on her hips.

"You're too good for them." Alana sighed and kissed his head.

"I love you, and I love this babe. Our babe." He looked back down at her stomach, a protectiveness in his eyes.

"We love you too." Alana smiled, before kissing his lips before pulling away.

"Promise me when the time comes, you won't hate me for it. You'll stick by my side until the end." He looked back up at her, his eyes slightly glossy.

"Always"

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kinda of a filler chapter. but dang three chapters in a day