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𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙄 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 (𝙄𝙨 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚)

𝙀𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙆𝙞𝙙 𝙭 𝙘𝙞𝙨!𝙛𝙚𝙢 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

ᴿᵃᵗᵉᵈ: ¹⁸+, ˢᵒᵐᵉ ˢᵉˣᵘᵃˡ ᵗʰᵉᵐᵉˢ ᵖʳᵉˢᵉⁿᵗ. ᴹᴰᴺᴵ, ʸᵒᵘ ʷⁱˡˡ ᵇᵉ ᵇˡᵒᶜᵏᵉᵈ ᵒⁿ ˢⁱᵍʰᵗ. ᴿᵉᵃᵈᵉʳ ⁱˢ ᶜᵃˡˡᵉᵈ ˢᵒᵐᵉ ᵖᵉᵗ ⁿᵃᵐᵉˢ ; ˢᵘᵍᵃʳ, ˢʰᵘᵍˢ, ᵇᵃᵇᵉ ᵉᶜᵗ...

ʷᵒʳᵈˢ ; ⁷¹¹

𝘼/𝙉 ; 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤 𝙢𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 ! 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙚 @guilty-sugar 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙮𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙨𝙤 𝙄 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙪𝙥 𝙖 𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙡 𝙆𝙞𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙗 🤭 𝙄 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙁𝙐𝘾𝙆 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙆𝙞𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 🤭💖

𝙉𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙖, 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙣 🫡

Your eyes crack open tiredly as a warm hand runs up and down your naked back lovingly. A small grin washes over your lips as you meet the eyes of your scarred, red-headed lover, and you can't help but groggily joke out,

“Take a picture, it'll last longer.”

Kid snickers, rolling his eyes as he leans down to lick a stripe up your cheek. You grimace and give a, “Eugh, Kid what the fuck?” as a chuckle reverberates in his chest. You lazily reach a hand out to slap against his chest when he suddenly bites down on your shoulder, clearly in a mood and you give a heavy sigh before crawling up his naked form and laying yourself across it.

“You're in a mood, ain’tcha?” You grumble, peppering a few kisses against his jawline as one of your hands runs through his messy locks. “You got me movin’ and everythin’, and I'm not even awake yet.”

Kid rumbles a sound of agreement in his chest, though he still doesn't say anything. His flesh hand runs up and down your back again as you curl into his arm a little more. After a few moments of silence, you lift your head up and ask, “What's going on?”

You're surprised when he looks off to the side sheepishly, an irritated grimace on his face as he finally gets out, “What would you want for your birthday, if you could have anything?”

You narrow your eyes at him, brows furrowed slightly as you ask, “Where's this coming from?” You idly remember Reck and UK asking you the same thing last night, but from how much they'd made you drink with them, you can barely remember what you'd answered with.

“I mean, I have everything I need-”

Kid cuts you off, “Nah, not something you need, something that you could have no matter the price, no matter how long it would take to get it, what would it be?”

He stares back down at you, your gaze switching from scarred eye to non, confusion rising in your chest as you asked, “Kid, where the fuck is this coming from? You're kinda worrying me.”

He narrows his own eyes at you in disbelief. “Worrying you? Why? I'm just fuckin’ curious, now fuckin’ tell me.” He digs his fingers into your side, pulling a surprised squawk from you and you retaliate by slapping his chest again, this time a little harder.

“I just-”

“Ah! Don't fuckin’ lie, just tell me what your heart says.”

You frown at him and bark out, “I already have everything I want, right fucking here!” You press your palms into his chest before sliding them up to his shoulders, giving him a slight shake as you continue, “This! You! Right here! This is what I want for my birthday!”

A wicked grin washed over his face as he practically purrs out, “My sweet Sugar, that's all I wanted to hear.” He pulls you into an almost demanding kiss as his hand slides down to your leg and pulls it up over his hips so your naked core is pressed against his erection.

You hum softly, grinding down on him slightly before you ask, “Why were you so adamant about hearing that?”

Kid nips at your bottom lip before murmuring genuinely, “UK asked you last night, and you said, “Kid is all I want. He's my present and it's a gift to wake up next to him every day.” I just… wanted to hear you say it to me.”

Your eyes watered slightly as a soft, “Aww…” rose from your lips only for Kid to roll his eyes with a huff and burning cheeks as he captured your lips again, murmuring against them, “You've got me, Shugs. You'll always have me, and you'll always be mine.”

Your heart feels like it could explode right then and there, and you can't help but stare up at him with loving eyes as you pull away enough to reply, “I love you, Eustass.”

Said redhead grins in response, nipping at your bottom lip before he whispers, “Love ya babe. Always.” He slides into you with a butterfly groan, your own moan echoing in harmony with his as he claims you once more. “Happy birthday, beautiful.”

[good-beans]

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[boag]

I mentioned this briefly yesterday but basically my mom lost her little purse while walking the dogs and we’ve looked everywhere in our neighborhood and someone definitely took it bc it’s nowhere to be found. We have no way to track the location of anything in it bc she still has her phone, but the purse contained literally everything else we had. All of our money and all of my mom’s cards and important items were in it and now we have absolutely nothing. So if anyone could help us out so we can pay for food and bills and stuff while we sort this out it would really be SO appreciated like we’re just completely screwed rn 😭 Anything any of you could spare would really help us so much like we’re currently just penniless with no backup plan or anything and we used the rest of the little food we had to make dinner tonight and now we have nothing left

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[eliseliedl]

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[dewitty1]

Saturday Six (Stuff)

Cats woke me up too dang early. It was mostly Reggie, of course, so I chucked him out (don't @ me about it - he's and indoor/outdoor Boi) because that's what he wanted anyway. I didn't realize it was that cold until later, when I actually got up, thanks to Leeloo. So, I went out and called Reggie several times, with no luck. He decided to wait to come back after three + hours of being outside (not too unusual, but random enough) and I give him the Molly Weasley "Where *HAVE* you been?!" he just looks at me and gives a "maow" like "Whassup mom? Wassall the hubbub?" Crazy damn cat. Gotta love em. (^・ω・^ )

I'm really getting upset about the business situation. Idk what to do. It's bad, bad. And I've looked at jobs. Nothing much but nursing really. Ugh.(;*´Д`)ﾉ

I find it funny that I identify as aromantic, but I love reading romance novels (not as much as I used to, but I have some old faves), Drarry fic of course, and I love RomComs, and shows like Love is Blind and Indian Matchmaking lolololololol. I guess I just don't feel it for myself. Idk, it's weird, to me anyway.（*´▽｀*���

I really hate asking people for help. It really feels like failing to me. I guess I have my parents to thank for that one. But I've been asking people to share my business posts. Mostly on Fb because that's where the old people with money are. I don't love it, but this is the world we live in.(o;TωT)o

As if things weren't bad enough, I also got a jury duty summons in the mail for my birth month. But at least it wasn't for my actual birthday.

Anyway, I'm just trying breathe. And I keep hoping that something will come through. I'm still swimming, even though life is trying to drown me. p(*＾-＾*)q

BONUS - Mom tested positive for covid! So life keeps giving! (•̀o•́)ง

[ifindus]

Omg, thank you for drawing rural-Ostlandet! So, does Trondelag and rural-Ostlandet kind of represent you and Ingasolja? That’s cool. You and Ingasolja should make more content, you guys are cool.

No prob!

They don't really "represent" us but those are the regions we are both respectively from. I'm a trønder (from Trøndelag) and Ingasølja is from rural-Østlandet.

We are always working on more stuff! 😁✨ glad you like it

[jennifersbod]

hello my friend!! just wanted to drop in and say i hope you’re doing well!! i was just talking about you in the tags (i think you might be one of my longest term mutuals but i couldn’t remember if you were around for my one direction phase lol) 💗

omg ily friend i’m good rn i hope you’re good!!! (moving is hard and i hope it’s going well but i know you do it a lot ajfkdkskwk) 💖 i don’t think i was but i’ve definitely seen you post them occasionally 😭 iirc we became muts from It (so 2017-2019???). i still remember Pandemic Bonding™️ over acnh and folklore 🥺💖

[fcllederage-moved]

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A little change in their usual show was not too bad. In fact, it had proven to be a pretty good idea, at least in Hyacinthe's eyes, who had thoroughly enjoyed having a band playing on the side of the stage during her number. Live music was always so much better, when it could be done. The only problem was the size of the stage, the space the band took and her long legs carrying her around great distances. Several times, she had been close to bumping into one of the musicians but it was nothing but fun.

She let out a quiet chuckle, eyeing his glass while taking a sip of the strange mix she had prepared herself. Vodka and Coke. As long as there was vodka, she would love it. "Thanks. I think this cabaret would love to have you here more often. At least, the public loved you, really," she replied politely, giving him a smile from the corner of her pink lips. Hyacinthe was always awful at taking compliments for herself and tried to skillfully ignore it. "So, where are you going next? What's the next stop?"

[rosicheeks]

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OKAY SO i’ve seen other people sending you fics and now i’m wondering if you’d be alright with me sending one as well? we are mutuals but we haven’t really spoken much so i was just wondering if that was like. only something your friends are doing and it if would be. weird 😭

Oh it's fine love! I wouldn't mind, mutual or not <3

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[dewitty1]

Saturday Six (Stuff)

There's white bullshite (aka snow) falling, and we hates it.(¬д¬。)

My cat lady customer was very sweet, and paid full price for a mix up that happened years ago, but took her forever to get back to me about getting it done, so eff yeah! o((*^▽^*))o

Mr Boots kitty is having a hard time with the new pine pellet cat box, so we have to compromise and hide it in the old covered box, and see how that works. (^・ω・^ )

Idk if I'm happy or sad that I'm not going to be decorate for Xmas.（’-’*)

My Dude (@super-ultra-mega-kami-guru-blog) and I have concluded that we can be bumbling idiots. Lol... Like we're both smart, but damn are we forgetful and, just plain dumb sometimes. It's like we're related or something lol. ＼(^▽^＠)ノ

It's seasonal depression time, which means I'm back on watching comfort shows/movies, and barely any new stuff. But I have a ton on my list. Ugh.ヾ(*´ー`)ノ

[drewharrisonwriter]

Softer

Status: One Shot, Complete.

Pairings: No Outbreak Joel Miller x Female Reader

Summary: Marriage has been good to Joel—he’s happier, softer, and maybe a little pudgier.

Word Count: 1,592 words

Warnings: Explicit sexual content (18+), dirty talk, oral sex (female receiving), unprotected sex (hehe), mentions of weight gain, body appreciation, strong language

A/N: This fic was written for @beefrobeefcal’s Married Joel Sits on You Challenge! Am I too late for this challenge? 😅 Please forgive me for any mistakes, English is not my first language and it's my first time joining such a challenge, and I utterly enjoyed it. Thank you so much Beefro for this 💖

The prompt was: "Marriage had been good to Joel. His mental health and financial stability had improved, and he seemed overall a happier person. The only drawback seemed to be the effect it had on his waistline."

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Joel adjusted his sunglasses, glancing at his reflection in the mirrored elevator walls. It was late afternoon, and they’d just come back up from the beach to their hotel room. He scratched his beard, tugging his shirt down over his belly, feeling the fabric cling just a little too snugly.

Tommy’s teasing echoed in his mind. "You packin’ some extra cargo these days, big brother?" The little shit had poked his side earlier as they lounged by the beach, laughing like it was the funniest thing in the world.

"Asshole," Joel muttered under his breath.

You glanced up at him, curious. "What’s that, honey?"

Joel shook his head, giving you a half-smile. "Nothin’, sweetheart. Just thinkin'." He hooked an arm around your waist, pulling you close as the elevator doors slid open. You walked out together, your hand slipping down to his lower back as you strolled through the quiet hallway.

“Tommy’s words still botherin’ you?” you asked softly, your voice coming off with gentle teasing. You gave his belly a playful squeeze. “He’s full of shit, Joel. I love you like this. Tommy don’t know what he’s talkin’ about.”

Joel grunted in response, though a small smile tugged at his lips. He didn’t say anything as you continued walking, but you could feel the tension in his body slowly easing under your touch.

Once you reached your suite, Joel swiped the keycard, and you both rushed inside, quickly locking the door behind you. You double-checked the lock, raising an eyebrow at him. “You sure you locked it, Joel? You know how those girls are… Wouldn’t put it past Sarah or Ellie to barge in at the wrong moment.”

Joel let out a low chuckle, his hands finding your waist as he pulled you close. “I ain’t paid this much for a vacation just to get interrupted when I’m tryin’ to make another baby with my hot wife,” he murmured, his voice dropping to a gravelly whisper. “Trust me, darlin’. That door ain’t budging.”

A playful grin tugged at your lips as you teased, “Baby, aren’t you a little old for a newborn?”

Joel cut his eyes at you, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. “You’re real funny, you know that?” He dipped his head, brushing his lips against yours. “Doesn’t matter how old I am. If it were up to me, I’d keep you pregnant all the damn time.”

Your body flushed at his words, the heat between you flaring with the roughness in his tone. “Yeah?” you whispered, your voice thick with need. “You’d keep me pregnant, huh?”

Joel’s hands slid down to your ass, squeezing as he pulled you close. “Damn right. We could start right now if you want,” he growled, kissing the side of your neck. “Or maybe after a couple more vacations like this one.” His lips traveled lower, sucking a mark just beneath your ear.

Your breath caught as you smiled, running your fingers through his hair. “I don’t mind more vacations first,” you teased, your hands wandering down his back as the two of you continued to make out as you made your way toward the bed.

Joel’s large frame practically caged you in as he guided you down onto the plush mattress. You tugged at his shirt, pulling it off as he hovered over you, his body solid and warm. His fingers made quick work of your bikini top, tossing it aside.

As he leaned over you, your hand ghosted over his once-firm stomach. Marriage had been good to Joel. His mental health and financial stability had improved, and he seemed overall a happier person. The only drawback seemed to be the effect it had on his waistline.

“You look so good…” you hummed. 

Joel’s expression softened for a moment, his thumb brushing over your cheek as he kissed you. “You mean I’ve gone fat?” He grinned before leaning in, his lips grazing your ear.

You laughed, cupping his face. “I love it,” you assured him, pulling him in for another kiss, deeper this time.

As you kissed, Joel’s hand slid between your legs, fingers dipping into the wet heat between your thighs. “Goddamn, baby,” he groaned against your mouth, his fingers teasing your entrance before sliding two thick digits inside you, curling them just right.

Your body jerked at the sensation, and you whimpered softly, “Jesus, Joel!” It’s pretty good and scary at the same time that he knows exactly where and where to curl his fingers inside you to hit that soft spot that makes you see stars. 

His fingers worked inside you, while drawing slow circles on your clit with his thumb that had your hips bucking up toward him. “So needy,” he murmured, “But you’re gonna have to wait, sweetheart. Wanna take my time with you.”

You gasped, head falling back against the bed as he worked you over, his free hand holding your hip steady. The rough pad of his thumb brushed over your clit, and the pressure was just enough to send sparks flying through your body. “Fuck, Joel…”

Joel growled, his mouth closing over your breast, his tongue swirling around your nipple before sucking it into his mouth. You moaned at the sensation, your body arching into his touch as his fingers continued their slow, torturous rhythm inside you.

Your hands tangled in his hair, tugging hard as the pleasure built deep in your core. He kissed his way back up to your lips, his beard rough against your skin as he murmured, “You’re gonna cum for me, baby. But not yet.”

His words sent a shiver down your spine, and your body trembled beneath him as he finally pulled his fingers out, leaving you gasping for breath.

“I need you, Joel,” you whimpered, your voice trembling with need. “Please…”

Joel positioned himself between your legs, the head of his cock pressing against your entrance. “You’re gonna take every inch of me, darlin’,” he rasped, his voice thick with lust. “Gonna bury myself so deep inside you, I’ll be the only thing you can feel.”

With one slow, deliberate thrust, Joel buried himself to the hilt, his cock stretching you wide as his blunt tip kissed your cervix. You gasped, your hands flying to his shoulders, clinging to him as he held himself still, giving you a moment to adjust.

“Fuck, baby,” Joel groaned, his forehead pressed against yours as he began to move, each slow thrust hitting deeper than the last. “You feel so good… so fuckin’ tight around me.”

Your nails dug into his shoulders as he picked up the pace, his cock dragging against every nerve inside you, setting your body on fire. “Joel…” you gasped, your voice breathless.

He leaned down, his lips closing over one of your nipples again, swirling his tongue around the hardened peak before sucking hard. The sensation sent a jolt of pleasure straight to your core, and you moaned, your hips rolling up to meet each of his thrusts.

Joel groaned, his hand sliding between your bodies to rub slow circles on your clit. “Cum for me, baby,” he growled, his voice rough and commanding. “Wanna feel you cum all over my cock.”

Your body responded instantly, the tension snapping as your orgasm crashed over you. You cried out, your walls clenching tight around him, your vision going white as a wave of pleasure rippled through you.

Joel’s hips stuttered as you came, and with a deep groan, he buried himself to the hilt one last time, his cock pulsing as he filled you with his release. He collapsed on top of you, both of you panting and trembling from the intensity of it all.

After a few moments, Joel gently rolled off you, still catching his breath as he sat up on the edge of the bed. “Don’t move, darlin’,” he murmured, brushing a kiss to your forehead before disappearing into the bathroom. He returned moments later with a warm, damp towel, gently cleaning you up with tender strokes.

“C’mere,” Joel whispered, tossing the towel aside and pulling you into his arms. You curled up against his chest, his warmth and steady heartbeat lulling you into a blissful daze. He kissed the top of your head, his large hand rubbing slow circles on your back. 

“You okay, sweetheart?”You smiled sleepily, nuzzling into his chest and just humming your reply. 

Joel chuckled, brushing a hand through your hair. “Good thing we locked that door. Last thing I need is Sarah or Ellie walkin’ in while we’re busy.”

You snickered, burying your face into his chest with a soft laugh. “We’ve done a good job avoidin’ that so far.”

Joel sighed contentedly, running his hand along your back. “Yeah, but I swear, if they catch us one day, Tommy’s gonna have a field day. He’s already givin’ me shit about puttin’ on a little weight.”

You laughed harder, resting your chin on his chest as you looked up at him, your hand slowly sliding down to his soft belly. “This pudge’s the proof you’re enjoyin’ yourself, Joel.”

Joel chuckled, his chest rumbling as he pulled you closer. “Hell, maybe you’re right,” he admitted with a smirk. “Can’t say I’m complainin’, though.”

You smiled, pressing a kiss to his chest. “I love you like this. Softer, but still strong.”

Joel squeezed you gently, his voice quieter. “Feels good, don’t it? Finally bein’ able to enjoy things.” 

You could only hum in response. You let sleep take you, safe in the warmth of his arms.

[maidragoste]

Aerion

Age up!Jacaerys Velaryon x Reader (Daeron's twin sister)

Part 3 of I miss you

I honestly didn't think it would take me more than a year to decide if I wanted this to have a happy ending or not lol

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Disclaimer: English is not my first language so I apologize for any mistakes.

The gods are cruel, Alicent Hightower thought as she watched her youngest daughter enter the throne room. The plan was that Larys would get you out of here with Aegon, Jaehaera, and Maelor but of course, the cursed baby had to ruin everything again. You went into labor and couldn't get away.

“Oh, my sweet girl,” said Alicent, horrified as she saw how the traitorous golden cloaks escorted you. It was obvious that you had barely finished giving birth and were brought here to swear loyalty to Rhaenyra. They hadn’t had the decency to let you clean yourself or wait for you to rest. Your always perfect hair was now a mess. Sweat and blood could be seen on your nightgown and legs. Not only that, but you looked like you were about to collapse. If it weren’t for the master holding your body, you probably would have fallen. Even though you wanted to appear strong, Alicent knew you and could see that you were confused and scared. No one should see a princess like that.

Alicent wasn't the only one horrified by the situation. Rhaenyra was too, remembering how she once had to bring Joffrey to the queen after his birth.

But the most shocked one was Jacaerys. For months he had been going crazy because no one could get any information about you, worried about your well-being and it turns out that you were pregnant with his child. He had no doubt that the baby you hold against your chest was his because he knew that if it were another man your family would have instantly made you marry but when it was him, Jacaerys Velaryon, Rhaenyra Targaryen's bastard, they hadn't wanted the news to spread.

“This is a shame! We are dealing with a princess of the kingdom!” said Jacaerys furiously at the guards as he approached you, drawing the attention of the court and disturbing the newborn.

“¹Ziry iksos sȳz, ziry iksos sepār aōha kepa,” you whispered, trying to reassure your baby. Jacaerys had missed hearing your voice so much but what moved him most was being called Kepa for the first time. He never thought it would be possible to have this with you, of course it wasn’t the best time being in the middle of a war and the child having been born out of wedlock, but he couldn’t help but feel happy. Was it wrong that after months of so much misery and loss, he felt happy to know that now in the world there was someone who was half the woman he loved the most and half his?

“Ñuha jorrāelagon, ivestragī nyke gūrogon ao naejot aōha chambers. Ao should clean bē se rest” Jacaerys said, ignoring the glances of his mother and stepfather. He knew he would have to have a conversation with them later, but right now all he cared about was you.

You nodded, moving away from the maester and Jacaerys took you in his arms and lifted you being as careful as possible. You felt your body relax as you rested your head against his shoulder. Finally, after months you felt something other than sadness and fear, you felt warm and safe with Jace. You needed him so much during all this time.

Alicent hated Rhaenyra's bastard for dishonoring you, with this scene everyone would now know that your son was his bastard, but as she watched you leave the room in his arms she couldn't help but feel grateful to him for being the only one to come to your defense. She knew you would be safe from Rhaenyra as long as Jacaerys was by your side, he wouldn't allow anything to happen to you.

As soon as the handmaidens left, your old handmaidens before you got pregnant, you burst into tears. Of course, as they helped you bathe you and your baby, you filled them with questions about what had happened during all those months that you were locked away. You knew there was war in your family but it was still a shock to hear about the deaths. You were shocked to hear what they did to your nephew Jaehaerys. Poor Helaena, poor Aegon. Your dear brother was the only one who had mercy on you and came to see you during your confinement. You thought he was angry with you when he stopped coming but in reality, it was because he ended up so wounded in battle that now Aemond is Prince Regent.

The doors opened again, startling you and you instantly rushed to wipe the tears on your face with your hands. Not wanting to show yourself weaker in front of Rhaenyra and Daemon. You turned around and your body relaxed when you saw that it was Jace. The maids must have told him that both you and the baby were already clean. You didn’t think he would come until later. You were sure he would be busy for hours being questioned by his mother and your uncle.

“We will marry and my mother will legitimize our son,” Jacaerys announced, approaching you with a smile, but you could still see the tiredness on his face. You had no idea how he had managed to convince Rhaenyra to accept, but it couldn’t have been easy or a pleasant conversation. He must have had to endure everyone’s reproaches. “What’s wrong?” he asked, looking at you worriedly when he noticed that you were crying.

“Is it safe for us to do that?” you asked instead. You should be happy after all, you always wanted to marry Jaehaerys but now you were just worried “Won’t it make Daemon even angrier? I don’t want our child to end up like Jaehaerys or for Daemon to end up poisoning me so you can continue your engagement to Baela.”

Jacaerys tensed at your words. And his head began to fill with different scenarios with you and the baby hurt or worse dead. He couldn’t bear to live with himself if that happened. He already lost his brothers, he couldn’t bear to lose you and his child. “That’s not going to happen” he declared caressing your hip. “I won’t allow anything to happen to you or our child. I will fight with fire and blood to protect you.”

“We will fight with fire and blood,” you corrected him.

He smiled at you and you couldn’t take it anymore. You kissed him, like you had dreamed of doing for all these months and it felt even better than you remembered. It was intoxicating, passionate, and warm. You wanted to kiss him forever, you would never get tired of the taste of his lips or his touch. You could feel his love and devotion for you and you loved him.

Then the baby started crying and the two of you instantly pulled apart. The two of you looked at each other before laughing at each other for being so scared by a simple cry.

“Can I hold him?”

“Of course,” you replied, feeling your heart race as you watched him take the baby out of the crib. You had thought that Jace would never meet his son and now you were witnessing him holding him in his arms for the first time. Thank goodness you were alone or you would feel foolish for watching with tears in your eyes as Jace held his son.

“What is his name?” Jace asked, staring in wonder into his son’s violet eyes, the same eyes as yours. That seemed to be the only thing you shared because later the baby had his nose and brown hair.

“I haven’t named him yet,” you admitted, feeling embarrassed at the surprise in his eyes. “I was waiting for you to choose his name.”

Of course, you had thought of some ideas during your pregnancy but now that you had Jace by your side you wanted him to choose the name.

“That's kind of you,” he said, feeling touched by such a gesture.

For a brief moment, Jacaerys considered naming him Lucerys but rejected the idea, not wanting his son's name to be laden with sadness and loss. His son is joy and hope in the midst of this dreadful war.

“Aerion,” Jacaerys said finally, kissing his son’s forehead, making a silent promise that he would always keep him safe.

¹It's fine, it's just your father

²My love, let me take you to your chambers. You should clean up and rest

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🎄“Oh yes, we went all-out on Christmas presents for the first couple years after Sissy’s status became permanent - but with the fashion trends in baby pageants moving so quickly these days, it’s better to wait until the spring to start ordering new dresses. Sure, it isn’t easy to hold off on watching his reaction to all the adorable new outfits he’ll be parading on stage, but it’s very important that we give our darling every advantage we can - after all, the special trophy wall that Daddy built in the living room isn’t going to get filled up all by itself! Anyhow, these days we simply gift-wrap all the baby supplies that arrive on auto-delivery every month and have him open his “presents” for the camera. We also mark everything as being “from” his various family members and former adult friends. That way, everyone gets a nice handwritten “thank you” letter from our little lamb to let them know how much he appreciates receiving so many thick, fluffy diapers to help keep his precious princess-parts permanently secured behind safe, soft padding. Of course, we always include some adorable photos from the unwrapping in the envelope too. It’s so much nicer than sending out a standard holiday card, don’t you agree?”💖