Led By Fiery Passion { Aemond Targaryen}

Part 32

Wait...I know this voice...Cregan?

"Aenyra Velaryon, I can't believe it's really you." Cregan said as he swiftly came up to her lifting her in a tight hug.

"Cre-Cregan? Gods I can't believe you're really here!" Aenyra's shock gave way as she returned his warm embrace.

Putting Aenyra's feet back on the ground they both ignored the on lookers of those around them.
"Look at you, you always did know how to make an entrance."

"I missed you to." Aenyra hit his arm playfully as she took in his appearance. Cregan looked about the same, strong and manly.His hair grew longer and the stressful years seemed to show around his tired eyes.
Aenyra had stayed in contact with the warden of the north along with her dear friend Sara.

Over the past two years Cregan married out of duty, his advisers wouldn't stop bothering him about it. His lady wife died in child birth leaving the wolf of the north as a single father and one of the most eligible bachelors in the 7 kingdoms.

"You certainly are a sight for sore eyes, how is it possible to get any more beautiful than you already were." Cregan said as he twisted an end piece of Aenyra's white hair around his finger.

Aenyra could feel someone's gaze boring into her and she already knew who it was..

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Aemond entered the hall dressed in all black as he made his way over to Aegon and his sister Helena.

"Happy name day, sister." Aemond tells Helena as he picks up a cup of wine bringing it to his lips for a sip.

"Thank you, Aemond."
Helena said while fiddling with the ring around her finger.

As Aemond looks up he sees a stunning Aenyra entering the main hall along with her parents.
Aemond heart skipped a beat at her beauty. She walks closer to her brothers when Aemond notices her sweet smile appear from something her brother Luke said Aemond to couldn't help give a quick smile.
Aemond could see Aenyra's eyes scan the room over carefully as if she was looking for someone.

Their eyes lock and for a split second everyone in the room fades away. As if she could read his mind begging her to come over to him. Aenyra begins walking to him with a smile until a man wearing black with a dire wolf sigel in his chest calls out to her stopping her abruptly in her spot.
It was obvious who he was and that she didn't know he would be there by the surprised expression she gave him. But what surprised Aemond was that Aenyra allowed this man to hug her in such a public place with her returning his affection.

"Aemond what's wrong?" Helena's sweet voice called out as she notice his hard expression.

"Ohh haha well this certainly just got interesting." Aegon said aloud bringing a piece of cake into his mouth.

"Aemond, don't listen to Aegon, Aenyra loves you." Helena said with concern in her voice as she places a comforting hand on his arm. But Aemond couldn't tear his gaze away from Aenyra and the man who held her so closely.
He didn't even care how his sister found out about them, all he cared about was his Aenyra in the arms of someone else and not just anyone, that mutt from the north.
His hand balls into fist as his jaw clinches right in anger.

"Don't worry Aemond, maybe Lord Stark will share her, some woman love that."Aegon said with humor before walking off to follow a maid that was filling up the guests goblets.

"Aemond, listen to me. Aenyra wouldn't do that to you, she truly loves you as you love her." Helena tried talking Aemond's anger down but  his mind was clouded with doubt and jealousy.

How could she allow this man to touch her,
To hold her in his arms
when I'm the one she claims to love.

This man was a threat, a rival for Aenyra's affections and Aemond wasn't about to let him take her away from him.

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Aenyra's smile falters slightly as she caught sight of Aemond's steely gaze. Trying to ignore him Aenyra turns her attention back to her dear friend Cregan, but then she felt a presence behind her, a tall figure looming over her.

Cregan catches wind of her changed demeanor as Aemond body leans into hers.
"You must be Aemond Targaryen, pleasure to meet you I've heard a lot about you." Cregan said an attempt to keep the conversation light and pleasant as he forces a smile.

"Hmm, wish I could say the same Lord Stark." Aemond sarcastically said. Aenyra couldn't believe how rude Aemond was being she could practically feel the malice rolling off of him in waves.

"Aemond!" Aenyra whisper yelled as she jerked her head slightly up to look at him.

"Ha that's quite alright princess, I have some other people to speak to before the evening gives way. Allow me the honors of a dance later."Cregan said looking at Aemond before picking Aenyra's hand up, placing a chaste kiss on the back of it.

As the warden of the north walks away, Aenyra swiftly turns around facing Aemond "Did you have to be so rude to him, he's one of my dearest friends."

"He wants you." Aemond spoke in a hushed tone, his eyes glaring at hers in jealousy.

"Aemond" Aenyra grabs his wrist bringing him outside to the terrace where no one was as she pushed him lightly against the wall. " I should've been more honest with you last night but I didn't really have the opportunity to so... just please dont be angry."

Aenyra's nervous behavior made his insides turn, he knew whatever she was about to tell him would sour his mood.

"Back in Winterfell, Cregan and I became pretty close. My parents intended for my stay there to end with us betrothed, but I made myself clear to him early on that my heart already belonged to someone else."

"So, nothing happened between the two of you?" Aemonds asked crossing his arms over his chest.

Aenyra drew in a heavy breath
"I don't want to lie to you Aemond, ever!
We did share a kiss once, before my departure from Winterfell."

Aemond felt a pang of jealousy and hurt at the mention of Aenyra's close relationship with Cregan. Aemond had always suspected since they were together that there was something between them.then  he learned it was all a lie he felt truly relieved. But now hearing it confirmed still stung.
He tried to swallow down his emotions and remain composed as Aenyra continued her confession.

"But Aemond, please believe me when I say my heart has always belonged to you! Aenyra pleaded, her eyes searching his for understanding.

Aemond struggled to process his conflicted emotions, on one hand he was relieved that there was no deeper relationship between the two but on the other hand, he couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal.

Allowing his emotions to to choose for him
Aemond lets out a scoff as he abruptly walks away from her.

"Aemond..." Aenyra calls out as he turns the corner, Leaving her bewildered and alone.