In a realm torn by duty and honor, Gwayne Hightower and Maelena Targaryen find themselves unwillingly united. Bound by obligations and the weight of responsibility, they have no room for desire or personal longing. And yet, as time passes and their hearts begin to understand one another, they yearn not for good grace or power, but only for each other. ──── ✥ ✥ ✥ ──── ( OC x Gwayne Hightower )

maybe we exist to burn HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, TEAM BLACK [ SEASON I - SEASON II ] cover by @mayabrekker

❝ Envy was, after all, colored green. ❞ ― It is both a blessing and a curse, being the Realm's Delight: Malentine Velaryon, Rhaenyra and Laenor's oldest son, knows that very well. He has been raised to be whatever the Iron Throne needs him to be: a skilled dragonrider, a charming prince, a shrewd politician - with a face like his, he can definitely be it all. Growing up alongside him, Aegon understands that he will always be a single step behind: born a moon too late, doomed to live in his shadow, straining to obtain whatever the Realm's Delight has for the sake of his own mother - who adores him dearly, but will not stand for failure. What is it that binds them, then, other than the blood in their veins? A love so scorching that will be their end. → A pre-Dance of the Dragons fanfiction. Part 1/? of "The Pearl" series.