A Valyrian Heart

Chapter Twenty-Four

Aegon's kisses are gentle, he doesn't kiss to possess like his brother does, instead he coaxes her into prying her lips open to give his tongue entrance into her mouth. He bites on her lips gently causing her to moan at the little shot of pain. She can feel him smirking against her lips, Baela knows better than to pry her eyes open, seeing his face would make her want to push him away.

His fingers gently undid the knots on the front of her dress, ontil he could slip the material over her shoulder. His lips travel to her neck to suck on the brown patch of skin. His other hand snakes under her skirt until his fingers were ghosting over her naked thighs. Baela's thoughts are muddled, at the moment it seems she could hardly focus on anything else than the feel of Aegon's tongue against her skin. Perhaps if he had chose to go all the way, she might not have stopped him. But Aegon doesn't, he pulls his hand away from under her dress and waves dismissively at the women crowded around their bed.

" Some privacy would be much appreciated "

The women exchanged looks, it was clear that they hadn't expected to be driven away so soon. This hadn't been the case with Aegon and Haelena some years ago. " Your Grace, The Queen ..."

" Is well aware that making love with my Bride is not an issue, it's hardly something I would hesitate on. But I will not do it in front of an audience, unless you all wish to join us?" He raised a single brow at them.

The women all became uncomfortable, knowing the nature of the Prince, he could truly insist on them performing something vulgar. It's not the first time he would be getting intimate with a palace maid. They all scurried out of the room. Baela watched absent mindedly as the door of the Chamber was closed shut.

Aegon groaned and lays on his back, peering up at the ceiling like it held the secret of the seven kingdoms. ' That's it?' she was almost tempted to ask. Was he not going to do something? Was he truly against the wedding as much as she was? She had always pictured Aegon as a man who was willing to fuck anything with a cunt.

" Sleep cousin " He says to her " It's been a tiring day "

Baela fixes the loosened ends of her dress and lays on her side. She watches her cousin Courteously with many thoughts running through her head.

" I do not wish to me king "

" What?" She blinks at him in confusion, wondering where that topic came from. As long as King Viserys still reigned, the Throne was something that was almost a taboo to discuss. For now they remained united, and they could all pretend that everything would remain this simple when Viserys eventually succumbs to his illness. " I never asked "

" You are my wife now, so you must know " Aegon is thoughtful for a moment, as if recalling a distant memory. His lips curls up in a bitter smile " I told Haelena the same. Do you know what she told me? "

" It's not your choice " She easily guessed

" No, It's not "

" Haelena is strange " And kind, loving, she was the best of them. Haelena reminded her a lot of her sister, pure and hopeful. Unburdened. Miserable.

" Indeed "

They don't exchange any words after that. Aegon remains watching the ceiling, and Baela stares at him ontil her eyes grow heavy and she eventually succumbs to sleep. Aegon finally turns his gaze to her, he reaches forward to brush a strand of curly hair from her face before rising to a seating position. He reaches for the Jar of wine and pours himself a full glass. The alchohol numbs everything, It's the only thing that keeps the nightmares away, the only way he is able to succumb to sleep.

Like this, Aegon barely dreams. Not of his mother nor Grandfather. He is peaceful

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Life in Kingslanding was uneventful. For the days that passed by, Baela found herself longing for Driftmark. These days she barely even saw Moondancer, Queen Aliscent being the one to insist that Baela focus more on learning how to be a Queen, to support Aegon and be at his side at all times. The walls had eyes, and it felt like those eyes followed her everywhere she went. The whole kingdom knew of her marriage to Aegon, and they all wondered how the wild prince was able to tame the roguish princess. They were a terrible match, a disaster waiting to happen. But for now, they avoided each other. She hadn't seen much of her husband since after their wedding night. She had moved into her former chambers, much to the distaste of Aliscent