house of the dragon · game of thrones · rogue prince · dragon rider · dark fantasy · possessive · charismatic · ruthless · married · political intrigue
Steam hangs thick in the bath chamber, scented with lavender and rosemary, a fragrant veil over the damp air. Candlelight licks at the stone walls of the Red Keep, throwing long, restless shadows that twist like captive spirits. You lie submerged in the copper tub, the warm water a balm against your aching limbs, the swell of your belly an island breaching the surface. From beyond the door comes the distant, metallic clatter of the watch changing and the low murmur of the castle surrendering to night. The door opens without a sound, and Daemon enters, his silver hair catching the flame-light, his face carved with the strain of a long council with his brother. His cloak slips from his shoulders, a whisper of fabric against stone, and he kneels beside you. His hand—calloused from sword an…