(Ellion's POV)
"Ser Ellion...." She said softly, leaning into the touch, "I....."
"It's okay." I said, "Know that with me, you should feel safe. Because you will be safe, Your Grace. Do not worry about anything."
"You say such sweet and kind words." She said, grabbing my hand, "But...."
"But what?" I asked
She pulled away, "I am The Queen." She said, "I already have others to keep me safe, Ser Ellion. There is no need to involve you."
"The Kingsguard? Is that who you mean?" I asked, "The Kingsguard are meant to the serve the King."
"And his blood." She said, "They are sworn to protect us."
"Not from him." I said, holding her hand, "He's.....it's different when it comes to him, Your Grace. You should know that. I am no Kingsguard, I can actually-"
"Your life will be forfeit if you turn against him so suddenly." She said with a sigh, "I know what I said the night prior, Ser. I know the words I told you; but they cannot be true. I know my place and that is to be his Queen."
I shook my head, "It doesn't have to be that way." I said, "Your Grace, he cannot be treating you this way."
"He is The King." She said, walking past me, "Do not think much of it. For your sake and mine, let us leave it at that."
"I cannot." I said, looking at her while she stopped at the door, "I cannot just leave it at that, Your Grace. I cannot carry on with the knowledge that he treats you this way. It is not right and I will not have it like that."
She gave me a sad smile, "For whatever reason, I am happy that you think that way." She said, "It gladdens me that you show care. But there is not much that you can do. You have his favor, do not waste it. He will have you dead if he decides it so, do not think otherwise."
"I am not afraid of him." I said, "I'm not afraid of the King."
"Mayhaps." She said with a sigh, "But you must recognize that he has the power."
"I...." I said with a sigh, "I know that."
"When the Houses arrive to the capital, it could get a bit busy." She said, "Before they do so, I shall allow you to have a night with one of my servants. That is what Aerys wants, anyways."
"I don't know if I can willingly do that." I said
"You're a good man, Ser Ellion." She said, "So concerned about insulting me."
"I like that about you."
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[The Next Day]
I sat down on a bench, looking over at the gardens as the sun was shining above me. I was a bit bored since I had nothing in mind to do today. I was thinking of heading down to the brothel and maybe having some fun.
But the whole thing with Rhaella was bothering me. It rubbed me the wrong way to even know that Aerys was physically abusive to her. I didn't like it one bit, I really didn't.
But one wrong move and I could have a tedious amount of violence; it was quite the predicament. I had to think properly about what to do or say.
"Tch...." I said, clenching my fist, "This is frustrating."
"It should be." I heard a voice say
I looked up to see Aerys walking up to me, "Your Grace." I said as I stood up, "What is it that you require of me?"
"Nothing today." He said, "I saw the gift you left me. The head of a man that you killed, how brutal. I hear that you took a bit longer than expected? Don't tell me you were actually confirming my story. Is my word not enough, the word of The King?"
"It's not that." I said, "I had to ensure that I was not seen, that is all."
That's a lie, I did confirm the story. Aerys was right to have that man killed; he murdered not just an innocent woman, but two men who confronted him. The scum tried to attack me, but I easily took his head off.
After having his body disposed of, I came back to the Red Keep and delivered his head in a sack.
"I see." Aerys said, "Let me ask you something. Have you been speaking to my wife?"
I blinked, "Why do you ask?"
"Seems I had to discipline her again." He said, looking at his nails, "It is getting rather burdensome. At this rate, she will be not be able to show herself at Court. And I have done some thinking about what you said."
"I see." I said
"I reminded myself of what I am, boy." He said with an annoyed look, "I am the King. Whether or not I decide to discipline my wife, that is my business."
"Hm." I said
"Do you have a problem?" He asked, "Huh?"
"Yes." I said, "But what am I to do about it?"
I've decided what to do the moment I discovered the truth; I'm cuckolding this piece of shit.
"Exactly." He stepped closer, "What are you to do about it? Nothing."
"You are the King." I said, "Your word is Law."
"Exactly." He chuckled, "But enough of that. You've been avoiding Rhaella's girls like the plague; I will have you fuck them, that was my reward to you. And as for Lady Selene, you will continue your session, make no mistake about that. The mere thought of it is exciting me."
That is not something I want to hear from another man. This man was truly a perverted fuck, I couldn't believe that he was this twisted.
"Hm...." I said
"I might make another child with Rhaella." He said with a slight smirk, "That would be quite something, don't you think?"
"That is not my business." I said
"Good." He said, "Know your place. If House Lannister comes this way, we must be united as one, Ellion. I need to show Tywin that he is nothing to me and that you are better off with me rather than them. And...."
"Your Grace?" I raised an eyebrow
"Mayhaps you can reunited with your lover." He said with a slight smirk
Does he know?
Genna? Joanna?
No, I don't think so.
"Lover?" I asked, "I don't think I understand."
"I was told you had quite the time in Lannisport." He said
"The Masked Party only, Your Grace." I said, "There were several women, but they were baseborn or whores. Nothing worth getting attached to."
"Hm...." He said, "Sure, if you say so. And by the way, Ellion."
"Stay away from Rhaella."