(Drakken's POV)
[Harrenhal]
"We have returned." I said as I approached Mya, who was sitting on the couch, "What have we missed here?"
On her lap, Vaella was sitting down while looking at me with a smile. The mere sight of my precious daughter warmed my heart, which was something I never expected to happen.
"Mother!" Riktor said, "I saw the Duskguard fight and crush some of the Hightower forces!"
Mya smiled, "Oh?" She said as she gently patted Vaella's head, "That is good, my love."
I reached her, "Where are the others?"
She looked past me, "Maegelle is asleep with Astorias. She was comforting the girl when Saera couldn't." She said, "Where is Sylas?"
I looked behind me, "He was behind me." I said, "Where is your brother, Riktor?"
"Oh, he went to his chambers already." Riktor said
"Strange." I said
"I'll go and see him." Mya said as she stood up and handed Vaella to me, "Saera is in the gardens, if you wish to see her."
I took the girl in my arms, "Hm." I said, "And how is my girl doing?"
Vaella leaned her head against my chest, only giggling.
"Good." I said as I patted he back, "You must enjoy your life, my dear."
"I take it things went well?" Mya asked
I nodded, "Septon Barth is dead." I told her, "The Faith has suffered a major blow. It will take a long time for them to gather enough courage to rise up again. Barth was the only one capable of doing so due to his previous position. This has sent a message to the Realm, they will think twice about everything now."
"Dorne has suffered some heavy blows." Mya said, "The Sandwyrm has done its job flawlessly."
I smirked, "I know." I said, "I know that very well."
"If you excuse me, My Lord." She said as she began to walk away, "I will go and check on Sylas."
As she walked away, my eyes went directly down to her rear, the sight of it was arousing me and I wanted to take her later tonight.
"Father." Riktor said
I looked down at him, "What is it?"
"Do you not think it is time for me to wield my sword?" He asked me, "It's been a long time."
"You think you can handle it?" I asked him as Vaella shifted in my arms
"I am sure." He nodded
"Fine." I said, "We'll train tomorrow. I will see if you can handle wielding that thing, then. For now, go get something to eat and rest."
He pumped his fist, "Yes." He said as he walked away, "Finally."
I smirked, "You're so eager to fight, eh?" I said, "That is why you are my son."
He stopped and glanced at me, "I only want to do my duty as your heir." He said,
"To be the Head of This House."
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"Are you tired, my dear?" I asked Maegelle as I lay next to her, wrapping my arms around her waist, "Hm?"
She was stirring awake, "Hm? Drakken?" She said softly, "You are back?"
I leaned in and kissed her cheek, "Yes."
"Vaella?" She asked as she looked at me
"With Mya and Saera." I told her, "Your sister is more than eager to interrupt this private time I wish to spend with you. So you best make this worth it."
"Astorias, where is she?" She rubbed her eyes
"She was asleep, so Saera took her with them." I said as I ran my hand along her hips and towards her thighs, "I wanted to be alone with you."
"Oh." She said, "I see...."
"I missed you, you know." I said with a chuckle, "I've been yearning to feel your warmth."
"Is that so?" She asked as she blinked, her beautiful eyes staring right at me
"Do you not feel the same?" I asked her
She reached for my cheek and smiled, "Of course." She said, "Every second that passes that you are not with me, I miss you."
I leaned in and kissed her on the lips briefly, "I want another one." I said softly, "Please, give me another child."
"A-Another?" She said softly, "You mean it?"
I ran my hand up to her chest, gently fondling her, "Yes."
"I..." She said softly, "We should wait...I....I want to wait."
"Wait...?" I asked
"I want to feel your warmth....the good ache you give me...." She said while blushing, "I want to feel it more often.....in this condition, that is."
"If that is what you wish." I told her, "But when our daughter is a bit older, I will put another child in you. You were so beautiful, the way you looked....the glow you gave off....when you carried her in your belly. I want to see that again.....and I want to take you after you give birth, the allure that a mother gives..."
"That is quite the mentality of yours." She chuckled, "But so be it..."
"Do you disagree?" I asked her
"As long as I am in your arms, I do not mind." She said as she pressed herself against me, giving me a warm smile, "Drakken....is it over?"
"Is what over?" I asked
"War." She asked
"For now." I said, "It was meant to be quick."
"I see...." She said softly, "I am glad...."
"However...." I said, "The next step.....you won't like it."
"What step?" She frowned, "What will you do?"
I patted her cheek, "I deployed the Sandwyrm onto Dorne." I told her, "It is time I return there and properly establish Trinity presence there."
"No, Drakken. Not now....please...." She said softly, "Stay here longer....."
"I will, don't worry." I said, "I need my Sandwyrm to cause a bit of havoc and scare the Dornish a little. I will be here, my dear...."
She sighed, "Fine...." she said, "But....what else are you going to do?"
"I'm sending our Hound down there." I said, "And he'll roughen them up. House Martell will reach out yet again, and I will answer. And then....well.....we'll see..."
"Just...." She started, "Just spend some more time with us here, Drakken. Please....I beg you....."
"Alright." I chuckled, "Well, take your dress off. I want to fuck you here and now."
"This is what you want, no?"
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I rubbed my neck as I walked towards Mya, who was standing next to the table, "Ah...." I said, "She woke up and I worked her up so much that she went right back to sleep."
We were in the sub-basement and I was checking in on our prisoner who I have not seen in a long time. Mya was here so I assumed she was in charge of the torture now.
Mya looked at me, "Oh? You and Maegelle really went at it, I take it." She said with a smile, "That is good, that girl really wants you all the time. She is almost as lustful as Saera but is quite reserved."
I reached her and wrapped my arms around her, "My beautiful vixen, I want you next." I kissed her neck, "How about we stop whatever it is you are doing now and go to your bed?"
"Relax, my lord. I am busy." She said, "The children are asleep and this is the only time I can work peacefully."
"What is it you are doing now?" I asked her
"I'm crafting more enchanted arrows." she gestured at the table where several arrows were laid on it, "Just like you taught me. I enjoy making them, it soothes me. But the materials are down here and I don't want to make multiple trips."
"Hm." I said as I groped her chest, "Is that so? Say the word and I will craft a hundred of them right now."
"No, I enjoy the process." She grabbed one and ran her finger down the shaft, "It is.....well, soothing."
I looked around, "Where is the priestess?"
"She is no longer a prisoner." She told me, "She is my servant now."
"Hm." I said, "Why?"
"There is no point in torturing her anymore." she said, "Her mind is broken, her will is shattered....she is but a empty husk who follows my command. That is what you wanted, right? For her to forsake her god and serve you?"
"I want her to suffer as well." I said
"Perhaps she will." She said, "She is with Jocelyn now."
"Tch...." I said, "Fine...."
"Tell me, My Lord." She said, "What are your plans with Dorne? You are sending Maegor down there?"
"I will." I said
"And....?" She said, "What then?"
"You remember back then? When I unleashed Ammaria on them?" I asked
"I do." She said as she looked at me
"What was it that I refused them?" I asked
She narrowed her eyes, "You wouldn't."
"Maegelle already gave me a daughter." I told her, "You told me it should happen after Maegelle gave me a child, remember?"
"Well, it is going to happen."