(Ellion's POV)
It was later that night that the urge to go to Queen Rhaella's chambers was strong. I was in my own chambers, lying down in my bed and staring up at the ceiling, thinking about what I had just recently done.
I had bedded Lady Ashara, took her first time and marked her as mine. She confessed that she wanted to be mine and didn't mind sharing me. She is the second Lady that is near my age that I have made mine, the rest being significantly older than me. Not like it matters much to me, I don't mind if they're older.
In fact, I like it when they're older.
I let out a sigh, "What an interesting position I am in." I said aloud, for nobody to hear, "Oh well."
I was wondering what Aerys is going to do with the entire situation. I am sure he is having everyone under investigation. He hasn't bothered me one bit about it, which is not something I am surprised by; I am the one who handled everything. The truth is that I am mostly the muscle in this situation, he and his Council is going to deal with the rest. I am grateful he's not including me in that business, I don't want to deal with his constant bitching.
I noticed a presence nearby with my Observation Haki, which caused me to sit up. I looked over to the side, where the secret passage would begin. I then heard some rustling behind the door, the presence being of a woman.
I frowned and looked at the door, seeing that nobody was outside in the hall. I then stood up and walked over to the door, opening and seeing that Queen Rhaella was in the small room, adjusting her dress.
She looked at me with a surprised expression, "Ellion...!" She said, "I...."
"My Queen." I said, reaching in for her and gently pulling her out of the room, "What are you doing here?"
As I pulled her out, I inspected her and made sure that she was okay. Her dress had a bit of dust on her and I merely patted it away. The path from her chambers to mine was a bit long and I wouldn't be surprised if she stumbled a bit, ending up with some scrapes. But fortunately, that was not the case, she didn't seem hurt one bit, just full with some dust.
"I...I wanted to see you." She said as I ran my hand through her hair, making sure it was clean, "Is that wrong?"
"No." I said as I held her hand, "Not at all. We're in the clear, there's nothing to be concerned about."
She smiled slightly, "How can you be so sure?"
"I just do, don't worry." I said, holding her by the waist, "You look lovely tonight, Your Grace."
She blushed slightly, looking down, "Oh, you flatter me." She said, "Ellion...."
I looked down at her cleavage, her breasts resting nicely in her dress. She had such an alluring body, a mature and curvy one; I couldn't stop thinking about it at times. She was simply too beautiful, this woman.
And lately, she's been glowing a lot. I would like to think that her time with me left her in a good mood, her smile is more apparent as of late.
I noticed that her bruises are faded, which is good; that fucker isn't touching her that much.
I patted her cheek, "You came to my chambers...." I said, "What is it you want to do, My Queen."
She looked up at me again, "I want to talk..."
I nodded, "Of course." I said, gesturing her to my bed, "Go ahead."
We walked to my bed and sat on the edge, her hand rested on my thigh as I wrapped my arm around her waist. She was so small compared to me, it urged me to wrap my arms around her and hold her forever.
There was something about her, I just couldn't explain, that tempted me to make her truly mine.
Was it because she was the Queen? Or was it because she was a Targaryen woman?
"Ellion, I want to know." She said with a sigh, "And I don't want you to lie to me. I know about Malora Hightower, that much is true."
I nodded, "R-Right...."
She gave me a serious frown, "Do not lie to me, okay?"
"I won't." I said, "I promise."
"Have you bedded Lady Joanna?" She asked, her question was blunt and forward
I blinked, looking at her with a surprised expression, "I....uh....."
She held my hand firmly, "Tell me the truth." She said softly, "Ellion, do not lie to me."
I was quiet for a few seconds, trying to find the right words. If I lie, it would only make things worse.
At this point, it's best if I say the truth.
"I have." I said
She sighed, "I knew it." She said, "The way the two looked at each other. When did this happen?"
"It started....shortly after the Tourney at Lannisport." I said, "She and I.....well, we built a bond over there similar to ours."
She looked at me, "You bedded her behind Tywin's back? Similar to how you've done me behind Aerys's back?" she asked, "Do you realize what you are doing? You are risking your life...."
"That may be so, but I have no regrets." I said seriously, "I enjoyed my time with Lady Joanna as much as I enjoyed my time with you. I care about the two of you seriously, and I have had both of you to the point I've marked you as mine."
"Ellion...." She said
"That won't change what we have between us." I said, pulling her closer to me, "I swear it, My Queen."
"You...." She said, "Tell me the truth, who else? I want to know."
"Who else what?" I asked
"Who else have you bedded?" She said, "Any Lady that is within this Red Keep?"
"Are you sure you want to know?" I asked, "Will you use this information against me?"
"Of course not." She said, "Gods, I would never think of doing something like that."
I nodded, "Very well." I said, "You know of Malora.....so I guess I should be honest. Lady Ashara and Lady Casanna, they're the only Ladies in the Red Keep."
She blinked, "Casanna.....?" She said, "Ashara....is a young and beautiful woman, but Casanna?"
"She's beautiful too." I said
"I....I didn't mean it like that." She said, "I'm just surprised...."
I nodded, "Worry not, My Queen." I said, "They don't know about us."
"And I don't want them to know."