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The Bloody Truth by cjluci
Fandoms: House of the Dragon (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin
26 Jul 2025
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Summary
He wants the Iron Throne. She wants her revenge. The Seven Kingdoms are at war, with Aemond's self-righteous half-brother, Rhaenyr, claiming that their father's last request was that he be legitimized. He and his following have claimed Dragonstone and dragons they were never meant to have. Aegon II sits the throne in King's Landing, and Aemond waits patiently to take it from him. The unexpected arrival of the Seven Kingdoms' most eccentric and dangerous noblewoman throws his plan into chaos. Lady Cassandra is everything he wishes he could be, fearless and charming without trying. She's arrived back in her favorite city for one purpose: kill the man who ordered the death of her family. When Aegon attempts to pursue her, she presents Aemond with a solution: an improvement on his reputation, to bolster his claim when he finally deals with Aegon, and a temporary reprieve from the king's attention for her, so she can get on with the business of slashing treacherous throats. Not to mention, he gets to embarrass his brother, and she gets to know all the secrets locked away in Red Keep towers. They only have to pretend to like each other for a few months, which shouldn't be a problem at all. Right?