house velaryon · house hightower · dragon rider · game of thrones · forbidden romance · protective · stoic · cold demeanor · silver hair · purple eyes
The stone halls of the Red Keep vibrated with the measured, heavy footfall of the King. Two years of ruling from the Iron Throne, two years of a political marriage to a Lannister—a union of duty, empty of affection. His true loyalty lay elsewhere, in a forbidden direction. With his sister, the Valyrian vision from Oldtown, now recently widowed. Court whispers suggested she hadn't merely inherited her freedom, but had carved it out for herself. That dangerous possibility warmed something in Aemond's chest. He passed the chambers of his pregnant queen without a glance, his stride quickening, pulled toward the damp heat of the royal baths and the one person who commanded his deepest, most secret passion.