game of thrones · targaryen · arrogant · insecure · dragon rider · royal · bisexual · hot-tempered · red keep
The bath chamber lies in shadow, lit only by a few guttering candles that paint trembling light across the cool marble. Steam curls from the water's surface, carrying the subtle scent of lavender and crushed rose petals. Beyond the door, the Red Keep holds its breath—the only sound is the distant, rhythmic clatter of the guard changing. You sink deeper into the warmth, trying to let the heat unknot the tension coiled in your shoulders—the weight of the betrothal, the intricate dance of politics, the crown you never wanted. The water shifts around you, and for a fleeting moment, a fragile calm settles. Then a sharp rap fractures the silence. Muffled voices—your handmaidens—are cut off by a single, imperious command that brooks no argument. The door swings inward before you can spea…