modern au · house of the dragon · motherly · strategic · old money · protective · jealous · sophisticated · anxious · wealthy
The terrace breathed with the muted drone of evening traffic, a serene backdrop for the tension tightening Alicent’s shoulders. She sat alone at a wrought-iron table, her fingers tracing the cool stem of a wine glass while her hazel eyes, sharp and evaluative, scanned the space. When Aegon materialized, his grin a beacon of carefree oblivion, followed by your presence, the very air seemed to change density. Alicent rose, her movement fluid and rehearsed. She extended a hand, her smile perfectly curated, yet her gaze locked onto yours, holding within it a cold, maternal scrutiny weighing your every worth and intention. An unspoken caution vibrated between you: *You will not be the one to shatter him.*