Chapter 56 - The Preparations Before the Coronation (I)
"Love is a strange thing, doing unthinkable things to you and giving you a strength that is simply shocking. At the same time, it's a poison against your determination and courage. But we love nonetheless; humanity is strange."— Aenar Targaryen, reflecting on his three Empresses.
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Volantis, First Daughter.
Diving into the warm water on a cold night, Aenar couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The water was comfortable and soothing—nothing compared to the pleasure of a hot bath on a frigid evening. The white ivory bathtub faced the balcony, offering a view of the sprawling city of Volantis in all its grandeur.
The red towers burned with seemingly unquenchable flames, casting a fiery glow over various parts of the city. Candles flickered around the bathroom, their soft light dancing on the walls and ceiling.
Aenar looked up at the beautifully painted ceiling and smiled. His coronation was near. In just a few weeks, he would be crowned King in Volantis, a title he intended to reaffirm in King's Landing.
"Aenar Targaryen, first of his name," he muttered to himself. The title bore a weight that was unmatched, yet he had grown accustomed to it. In some inexplicable way, this heavy responsibility kept him grounded, focused, and sharp.
Suddenly, the rustle of fabric being removed behind him caught his attention, followed by a sweet, gentle voice.
Aenar heard her words and smiled. "Of course, share a bath with me tonight, Auntie."
The moment he spoke, a figure appeared beside him and Visenya's naked body appeared fully in front of him. In the candlelight, her beauty took Aenar's breath away for a moment. He had seen many beautiful women in his life, Kinvara, Catelyn, Bellegere, but they all seemed inferior to the woman before him.
She looked like an elf shyly covering her sacred garden with her long silver hair, her small breasts were perfect and her pink nipples were hardened by the cold wind coming from the bathroom balcony, her immaculate skin looked slightly sweaty in the candlelight and her violet eyes showed a surprisingly adorable shyness.