In a land where all wanted power and glory, a girl only wanted comfort and love. Pushed down the want and ambition to rule, only wished for the simpleness of passion and traditional happiness. That was what she wanted- what she was promised. Throne and crown be damned, all she wanted was to love on her own terms. The Pearl of the Realm. Eraena Velaryon. The most treasured daughter of the Realm's Delight. Sheltered, spoiled, and idealistic. She had an idea of what her life ought to be, an idea that was within reach until the fateful day they returned to Kingslanding. They returned to the turmoil, returned to the past, and returned to their family. As a girl who is often used to getting what she wants and having things go her way, how would she face the horrors that await in the red cage she was now entrapped in? The Sapphire Prince. Aemond Targaryen. The most formidable son of the King's second wife. Determined, drastic, and devoted. He had longed for two things: a dragon and justice for what was taken from him. He sought vengeance that masked itself as justice and worked tirelessly to have it within reach when news reached that his half-sister was to return, the stars aligned to bring him the justice he craved. Though, instead of focusing on the bastard that took his eye, his attention was caught by another bastard who sought to claim more. This is published in Ao3 as well!