her to. " You too , Uncle . You look different . " said the Princess , in High Valyrian . " So, it is true what they say, isn't it ? War changes men . "

people , seeking a moment of solitude and peace of mind . A peace she had lost lately , because Viserys wanted her to marry and find a suitable match, since she was of age now .

She saw Daemon approaching and she smiled again. She could explain everything , if he asked - -

man . Was he, though ? Or had he returned to taunt his brother once again ? Daemon offered his crown to the King and Viserys offered his acceptance and recognition for the Stepstones conquest . Afterwards, Rhaenyra stepped away from her Father and the rest of his -

and the Narrow Sea ' . And they put a crown on his head , to honor him . Rhaenyra hid behind the crowd and followed Daemon's steps inside the throne room . She smiled at the sight of him , reaching the Iron Throne . Her Uncle really looked like a changed - -

Years had passed since the last time they'd seen each other at Dragonstone . Time flew by way too fast , like ravens in the summer skies . Back then, Prince Daemon was a traitor , a thief . Now he was something else . He had declared himself ' King of the Stepstones - -

together . " I wish for you to stay by my side . "

and the gossip about her and her family would never end . The princess could sense a storm coming . She did not want to face that storm alone . " I refuse to say goodbye to you . " Her hand reached for Harwin's . She laced their fingers - -

" How could you lose your temper like that ? " Rhaenyra looked at him , her expression turned into a worried one . " Tell me why you did it . You let that serpent Cole get into your head . " She knew what that meant for both herself and Harwin . From now on the whispers - -