House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men-Chapter 175: The Little Flower

(Third Person POV)

[King's Landing, Some Weeks Later...]

Daella Targaryen stood underneath the trees of the Secret Gardens, watching as some leaves fell down to the ground. One of said leaves landed on her shoulder and the Princess simply grabbed it in her hand and placed it in her palm, looking at it with a slight smile on her face.

"Hm...." She said softly, "I....I am a Mother now...."

She looked up at the sky, which was clear of clouds, and the sun shone down onto the gardens.

It had been weeks since she had given birth to her and Rodrik Arryn's daughters, Aemma Arryn. While she was happy that she had a child of her own, there was something dwelling inside her, a strong feeling of regret and sorrow.

Daella, among the children of Jaehaerys and Alysanne, had the most gentle heart. She felt nothing but sadness when she heard that Rodrik Arryn was killed in battle. While most of her siblings claimed that Drakken was responsible, she could not find it in her heart to believe it. To her, Rodrik Arryn marched to battle and fought valiantly, meeting his end honorably.

The poor girl does not know the truth.

Now, she was merely walking around the Red Keep, trying to get movement in her body. She was no longer bedridden after giving birth and while she loved seeing her daughter, she felt like she needed to get some time to herself.

"This fresh air...." Daella said as she looked up, "It feels nice....."

She looked up, feeling the breeze hit against her body, her face, and her cheeks.

She closed her eyes, "Lord Arryn..." She said softly, "I am sorry....you could not live to see your daughter....she is beautiful....she is precious. She will be raised right, bearing your name....and she will be a wonderful woman, I am sure of it...."

"Ho?" a voice said, one that gave her chills

Daella shuddered as she widened her eyes in shock, "E-Eh?" She said as she turned around, "W-Who?"

Drakken stood behind her, towering her small figure as he had a slight smirk on his face, his dragon eyes staring right at her.

"Hello, Little Flower." He said, "You look rather breathtaking today."

Daella took a step backwards, "Y-You...." She said, "H-Hel-"

"Shhh...." Drakken placed a finger on her lips to keep her from saying anything else, "There is no need to shout for help. I am not going to hurt you. In fact, I just wanted to see how you were doing."

"Drakken..." Daella said softly, a bit nervous, "You.....you....."

Drakken walked past her and looked up at the tree, "So..." He said as he had his hands behind his back, "You bore Rodrik Arryn's child, hm?"

She looked at him, "Y-Yes...."

"Shame." Drakken said, "I would love to have put mine in you."

She looked down, shaking slightly, "W-W-Why?"

"The truth? To piss your Father off." Drakken said as he looked at her, "But.....I mean, who would not want to bed a beautiful girl like yourself. Tell me, was Rodrik good to you?"

"Eh?" She asked, taken aback

"In bed." Drakken said, "Was he good to you? Did he not hurt you?"

"H-How is that your business?" Daella asked as she looked at him

"Heh." Drakken said, "It is not. But I must ask. You see, I am not from here. And there is something that I noticed about this wretched and foul place.....that the men are very.....brutish. It's like they fuck like its their last day. They are disrespectful, they are foul, they are filthy. Rape is something very tasteless in my opinion. A line I won't cross but if I do, I won't really care. But why rape? I never understood that."

"I...I would not know." Daella said

"A daughter, eh?" Drakken said with a slight smirk, "What is her name?"

"Aemma...." Daella said

"Good name." He said, "In a way, I am that girl's uncle. After all, Maegelle and I are finally one."

Daella blushed slightly, "Y-You and her....?"

"It's an interesting dynamic." Drakken said, "She and I.....we are not married yet.....but she does seem to be with me....in her own way. I saw her off to Oldtown the other day, she is to work on the ill in the Citadel."

Drakken took a step forward to Daella, giving her a slight smirk.

"T-That's good...." Daella said, "I think Mother might visit her.....from time to time...."

"Yes." Drakken said

"My Sister is a good person..." Daella gulped as Drakken towered over her again

"She is." Drakken said, "She is a gentle and pure soul, much like you. You.....are a sweet and uncorrupted girl....."

He placed the back of her hand on her cheek gently as Daella flinched slightly.

"Please..." Daella said, "Don't hurt me...."

"I won't...." Drakken said, "You see...that is the last thing I would do to you...."

"Why are you here?" Daella asked

Drakken leaned down to her, "To have you." He whispered in her ear, "If you'll allow me."

"Eh?" Daella said with surprise

"There is something about a woman giving birth....it gives them such an alluring aura...." Drakken gently ran her finger along her shoulder, "It....is attractive....I told your Mother that when she gave birth to your sister, Gael.....and she did not appreciate it.....I could not control myself when Mya and Daranne had become the Mothers of my children.....and I want Maegelle to give me one for the same reason..."

Drakken then placed his hand on her chin and lifted her face up, seeing how red her face had become.

"I....I cannot..." She said softly

"Why not?" Drakken asked

"I....I just cannot...." Daella said

"Nobody will need to know." Drakken said, a gentle tone in his voice, almost deceitful, "For today....just allow your heart to be revealed. Tell me....what is it you want?"

"I....want...." Daella's expression softened, her eyes went into a daze as she peered into his eyes, "Your eyes....they are...."

"Hm?" Drakken said

"They are a dragon's....." She said softly

"They are." Drakken said, "I am a Dragon God."

"A Dragon God..." Daella said, "They are so.....powerful....it is like I am peering into everything...."

"Enough of me..." Drakken said with a smile, "Daella Targaryen, The Little Flower....you want a man to hold you in his arms.....you want to feel the warmth of passion, do you not?"

"I-I....no, I cannot....if I am with chil-" Daella started

"You won't need to worry about that." Drakken said with a smirk, "Do you truly think I will recklessly spread my seed all around, fathering demi-gods like an irresponsible imbecile? Just say the word, Daella.....I will ensure that you feel nothing but pure pleasure...."

Daella gulped, closing her eyes as she felt Drakken's touch, his hand running down her arm and towards her waist.

"I...." She said, "It...I do...."

"Hm?" Drakken tilted his head

"Yes..." Daella opened her eyes

Drakken smirked, "Good girl." He said as he lifted his finger towards her forehead, "Now...hold still..."

"Eh?" She said, "W-What are you-"

"Contingency." Drakken said as he tapped her forehead, a dim glow appearing on his fingertip, "For your sake."

"Now.....let us be one..."