House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men-Chapter 391: Messages

(Drakken’s POV)

[Several Months Later]

"My Lord." I heard Mya’s voice call out for me as I was asleep

I slowly opened my eyes, seeing that she was standing next to the bed, "Hm?" I said, "What is it?"

"A letter from Dorne." She said, holding the letter in her hand, "It appears that the extermination of the Red Cult is nearly complete and extraction of the Blue Dust is going well."

"Right." I said as I tried to sit up, "Well....what the....?"

I looked to my side and Astorias was latched onto me as usual, tightly gripping my shirt as she was laying down next to me.

Mya smiled, "Typical of your daughter." She said, "She never wants you to leave her side."

I sighed and I got her in my arms as she nuzzled up against my chest, "She’s very clingy...." I said as I rubbed my eyes, "I don’t sleep much, but when I do, she is right there, waiting in my bed to accompany me in deep sleep..."

Mya handed me the letter, "A personal message from Tyene Martell." She said, "It’s been a long time since you’ve been in Dorne. The Duskguard’s presence was not received as well but Maegor’s campaign and other incidents have kept the Dornish in check."

I took the letter and read it:

"Lord Drakken,

My Sister has sent you a report about the Red Cult already. The Blue Dust has been extracted and Dorne has quickly changed for the better, just as you have said. There is only one problem; I am anxious to know when I will do my end of our deal. It bothers me that we have not heard a single word from you, only orders through your Duskguard Commanders.

I beg of you, please say something. I cannot handle the silence any longer.

- Tyene Martell"

I sighed, "I guess someone’s eager to get it over with." I said as I handed her the letter back, "Respond to her. Tell her that after my child is born, I will go to Dorne and do what needs to be done."

"Sure." She said, "Word is that The Desert God has been rather calm."

"I know." I said, "As is its directive."

"Understandable." She nodded, "Well....."

"What is it?" I asked

She smiled slightly, "Nothing." She said, "I....I am just taken aback by this sight. The more I look at this, the more adorable it is."

I frowned, "What?" I said as I looked at my sleeping daughter, "Oh, her? It’s nothing."

"You truly are biased towards daughters, My Lord." she said with a chuckle, "It is really adorable."

"Hm." I said, "I’ll show you adorable, do you want me to ravage you right here and now?"

"Oh my." She said, "Not in front of the child. But I have duties to attend to. By the way, your sons have been at it since before daybreak."

"Sparring again?" I asked

She nodded, "Yes." She said, "Sylas has been getting used to his Blessing; The Goldfyre."

"Hm." I said

She began to walk away, "If you wish to do it." She said as she gave me an alluring smile, "I will await you in my flower gardens, today’s weather is perfect to spend time there."

"I’ll meet you there then." I said with a slight smirk

After she left the room, I let out a sigh and looked down, "Hey." I nudged Astorias, "Wake up."

She frowned, "No."

"You little spoiled brat." I said, "Get up, I have work to do."

"No." She repeated, "I stay with Papa....."

I let out an exhale, "You’re impossible sometimes." I said,

"What kind of daughter did I have.....?"

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"Lately....." I said as I entered Maegelle’s chambers, "I have been bored to death.....not a single blood have I shed in the past few months. But...there’s no helping. The time has not come yet to start another conflict."

She was standing next to the table, organizing some glass containers. "Good Morrow, how did you sleep?" She said as she looked at me, "I am not going to address that mentality, by the way."

I walked over to her, seeing her large belly showing through her dress, "Hm....." I said as I leaned in and smelled her hair, "Astorias is clingy as always.....But I slept well, I suppose."

"You were awake for a whole month." She said as she moved the container to the side, "You deserved a few hours of slumbering."

"Mhm." I said, "You are beautiful."

I stood behind her and I wrapped my arms around her waist. I couldn’t help but lean in and kiss her neck. I couldn’t control myself, I simply wanted to be in this position.

"Drakken....." She said with a smile, "Don’t get carried away...."

"You know....." I said as I placed my hands under her belly, "I know this will be nice...."

"W-What are you-" She started as I lifted her belly up, "O-Ohh...Oh, goodness.....ah, that feels so good....."

I was lifting her belly up, providing relief for her. I know that doing this was helping relieve the pressure. It must be so difficult, carrying such a heavy burden around constantly. Mothers are wonderful beings, I must admit.

I leaned in and kissed her shoulder, "Do you like this?" I asked her, "Hm? My beautiful wife....."

She leaned her hands on the table as she let out an exhale, "It feels amazing....." She said softly, "Your child....is heavy....."

"Oh, is that so?" I asked her, "They’re bigger than Vaella was, I take it."

"I think....." She said as she took in a deep breath, "It is a son. Only boys are this heavy.....and big.....there is no other explanation."

"Was Riktor this big?" I asked, "I don’t think so. He was normal."

"Lady Mya said he was." She said, "You just didn’t pay much attention."

"Hm." I said, "That could be true."

"H-How long can you hold this for?" She asked, "It is amazing...."

"As long as you need." I said with a smile

"Just a little longer." She said softly, "I needed this...."

I kissed her cheek, "Of course." I told her, "Say....in this position, while I lift your belly, do you think we can-"

"Shut up." She blushed, "Does your mind always wander off to sex when it comes to me bearing your child?"

"Not all the times." I said, "But yes."

"I cannot believe you." She said, "But.....I understand why you’re like this."

"Hm." I said

"M-My Mother wrote." She said softly

"What does she want?" I asked

"Considering you can safely transport me to King’s Landing....." She said, "She would like for me to spend some time there."

"Why?" I asked

"A couple of days." She said, "Just so she can see me.....she misses me....."

"Hm." I said, "I’ll think about it. Do you want to go?"

"Y-Yes." She said, "To see Daenerys....."

"Well...." I said, "I can say yes.....if you know, we-"

"Drakken!" she exclaimed, "You’re such a-...oh, this feels good....."

"Is that a yes?" I asked with a chuckle

"Would you let me go?" She asked me

"We’ll all go." I said, "But sure."

"I don’t see why not. I can cause some chaos while I am at it."

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