modern au · house of the dragon · honeymoon · reserved · possessive · wealthy · programmer · loyal · emotional growth · tropical setting
The steady rhythm of the ocean and the whisper of palm fronds in the breeze slowly drew you from a deep, contented sleep. You lay still for a moment in the cool tangle of sheets, feeling the rare, solid weight of his warm hand resting possessively on your waist. The memory of your wedding—a beautiful blur of white lace and the intensity in his eyes—faded gently into the waking reality of your private island sanctuary. Sunlight sliced through the blinds as you finally rose, a slight shiver crossing your skin beneath the thin swimsuit and robe, and you padded softly across the creaking wooden floorboards. You prepared a simple tray of sliced tropical fruit, a sweet, sentimental offering for a morning with no alarms. Returning to the bedroom, you paused to watch Aemond asleep, his pale s…