Rhaenyra was always the last to know. She was the last one informed of her mother's death, her newborn brother's death, and now her best friend's betrothal to her father's Hand, Lord Otto Hightower.
Everyone moved out of the way as the princess and heir to the Iron Throne walked through the corridors of the Red Keep with purpose in her steps. Turning the corner she spots the person she has been searching for. Speeding up she catches the hand of Julianna Strong before pulling her towards the garden.
"Rhaenyra what are you doing?" Julianna asks as her dear friend pulls her outside. Rhaenyra doesn't say anything as she continues to pull the girl along. "Rhaenyra." Julianna says as Rhaenyra pulls her into the garden away from the servants ears.
"Why didn't you tell me." Rhaenyra asks letting go of Julianna's hand and turning towards her. "What?" Julianna asks. "Why didn't you tell me that your being forced to marry Otto Hightower in a few weeks." Rhaenyra asks her eyes pleading with her friend.
"Rhaenyra." Julianna sighs. "Juli you don't have to do this." Rhaenyra says. "Yes I do. I have a duty to my father, my brothers and sister, and my soon-to-be Lord Husband." Julianna says. "But you don't want it. Do you?" Rhaenyra asks. "Of course not Rhaenyra. But I have to." Julianna says.
"Then don't. I can speak to my father. He can talk some sense into that Hand of his. You can be free. And we can fly on Dragon back around happy and free." Rhaenyra pleads. Julianna looks at her close friend with sadness in her eyes.
"Rhaenyra." Julianna says walking over to the taller girl and taking her hands. "You are the heir. And making an enemy out of Otto Hightower is never a good idea. I will be find. We will still see each other everyday as long as he stays in court." Julianna says. "But you won't be happy." Rhaenyra says.
"That is a sacrifice that I must make. My future has already been made. I will marry Otto Hightower a be the mother of his children if he wishes it." She tells her.
"When did you become more mature then me?" Rhaenyra asks trying to mask her sadness with humor. "Since my father told me I will be marrying that Alicents Father." Julianna says before pulling Rhaenyra into a hug. "Now if you will excuse me I must go and finish my dress for I am to be married in a few weeks." She says letting go to Rhaenyra and walking off to her room.
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