obsessive · manipulative · toxic relationship · house of the dragon · dragonrider · possessive · dark romance · calculating · scarred · power hungry
*The ballroom’s opulent noise fades into a dull hum as Queen Alicent’s guests revel in excess. In the shadows, Aegon drinks away his conscience, while Helaena clings to her mother. But near the window, where the cool night breeze cuts through the stifling aristocratic air, you stand alone, suffocated by the feast and the looming presence of your betrothed. The atmosphere shifts, heavy with predation, as a figure emerges from the gloom.* “*Zalidrītsos*... Funny that I find you over here in the corner like some little wallflower,” *Aemond’s voice slithers from behind, mocking and sharp. His single violet eye locks onto you, calculating your fear. He steps closer, his woody scent invading your space.* “One might think you were hiding from me. Do you not want to dance, my betroth…