Their Saving Grace

Chapter 14

Alicent pulled out of Viserys's embrace after calming herself down. "I should take my leave. Your grace."

"Yes of course, Alicent. I will see you in court." Viserys squeezed Alicent's hand one last time before letting go.

Alicent got up to leave but halted in her steps when she remembered something. "Your grace, can I ask you a favor."

"Yes, Alicent. What is it."

"I would prefer it my involvement in this matter is kept a secret. If my father comes to know of my involvement, then he would see it as a betrayal to not only him but also to the house Hightower and I'm scared of what he would do. So, please." Viserys nodded his head not knowing what to say anymore, everything he had thought of otto are proving to be a lie. He does not know how much Otto has done over the years were genuine (or) how much he had deceived him into doing. The more he thought the angrier he got at Otto and at himself for being blind to Otto's scheme. 

Alicent left the room leaving Viserys to his thoughts. When Alicent left the room Ser Harrold escorted her leaving Ser Steffon to guard the king. He had already instructed him to not allow anyone to see the King until he comes back. Once they were out of earshot Ser Harrold informed him that the informant is safe.

"He does not know of our involvement, does he?" Alicent whispered to Ser Harrold.

"No, your grace."

"Good, make sure he doesn't change his story in the court."

Once they have reached the nursery doors with Ser Criston and Ser Willis. She turned around to face Ser Harrold. "Thank you, Ser"

The look on Alicent's face told him that she meant it for more than just escorting her back. "Of course, your grace."

Alicent stepped inside the nursery to see Rhaenyra standing near the crib holding Helaena in her arms. Rhaenyra was gently swaying her daughter side to side while singing her lullaby in high Valyrian.

Alicent made her way to Rhaenyra and hugged her from behind. Rhaenyra leaned back into her lover's arms and continued singing the lullaby. Alicent had never loved Rhaenyra more than she did in that moment. They stood in the embrace for a while savoring the moment. While Helaena slipped back into her sleep like she knew she has nothing to worry about.

Once Rhaenyra was sure Helaena fell asleep, she stepped out of Alicent's embrace and gently laid Helaena in her crib. After tucking her daughter safely. Rhaenyra turned around to look at Alicent. She took Alicent's hand and dragged her to the bed. Few moons after Helaena was born, Aegon started demanding that they all sleep in this room at night whenever he needed attention and when those started becoming frequent, they have moved a big bed and an extra crib for Helaena. It was a good thing that the royal nursery was big. They have even invited the King couple of times as to not arouse suspicion.

Rhaenyra gently pushed Alicent on to the bed and then climbed in after her, she curled around Alicent. So, Alicent would have no option but lay down on the bed.

"We have to get up and get ready for the day." Alicent wrapped her arms around Rhaenyra and held her close.

"We still have more than half a candle mark before we have to get up to get ready, you can sleep for a while. I know you did not sleep all night."

"I do not know if I can sleep until this is over." Alicent voice was barely above a whisper

"Ok, we do not have to sleep then. Tell me how it went. Did everything happen according to your plan."

"Our plan." Alicent insisted.

"No. I have barely done anything. You are the mastermind behind it. Do not undermine yourself my love."