ᅠᅠᅠᅠ * ᅠᅠᅠ⃑𝔬ne⎯⎯⎯̸ℯʸᵉ ᅠ⁶ᅠ ᅠ.

shoulders . “ now , would you like another bath , my love .ᐣ are you still cold .ᐣ ”

that death is your only way out when i die . do you understand ” ” the prince brushed a few strands of hair away from his face , briefly studying his features before adjusting the covers around his 　⤸゛

to die , aegon . and you are not going to lose me . ” he murmured , lowering his head to kiss his temple . “ i shall not leave you alone with whatever troubles you , nor will i let you believe 　⤸゛

aemond remained quiet for a moment , thoughtfully considering his husband’s words before releasing a long sigh . his hand continued to move slowly along aegon’s back , keeping him close . “ you are not going 　⤸゛

kiss into his pale hair. “ it was just a ... stupid dream . ”

king’s face . “ you must never again put yourself in such danger . ne꯭v꯭er . ” he swallowed , allowing his hand to settle against the back of aegon’s head before drawing him closer , pressing a final 　⤸゛

gestures , only a quiet attempt to reassure himself that his husband was there , warm and breathing against him . “ do not ever do that again, aegon . ” his voice grew firmer , his eye fixed upon the　⤸゛

briefly touched aegon’s cheek , still troubled by how cold his skin felt . he leaned forward to press a kiss against his forehead , followed by another at his temple . there was no particular urgency in the　⤸゛

the chamber , his arm resting across his waist . he brushed a few damp strands away from aegon's forehead , examining his face with an attentive, almost stern expression . “ look at me ... ” his fingers 　⤸゛

blankets . he drew the covers over aegon’s shoulders , then adjusted his position until the king was comfortably sheltered against him . his own body served as a barrier between his husband and the rest of 　⤸゛

middle before pulling the covers aside . one hand remained firmly against his back , the other moving to his nape as he settled beside him , making certain there was enough room for them both beneath the 　⤸゛

aemond only loosened his hold once they had reached the bed , and even then , he was careful not to let aegon drift too far from him . he lowered him onto the mattress , guiding his body towards the 　⤸゛

faint tremor betrayed the composure he was so desperately trying to maintain . “ let me look after you now . ”

doors , carrying his husband out of the chamber and towards his own , occasionally lowering his head to press his cheek against aegon’s hair . “ you’ve frightened me enough for one night , my king . ” a 　⤸゛

could rest his head against his shoulder . “ come . you’re coming with me . ” there was no room for argument in his tone , though his hold remained remarkably gentle . he began making his way towards the 　⤸゛

warning , he lifted him entirely off the floor , holding him against his chest as though he weighed nothing . one arm supported his back while the other secured his legs , keeping him close enough that aegon　⤸゛

not going anywhere . do you hear me .ᐣ not without you . ” he pressed another kiss to his forehead , lingering for a moment before carefully shifting his arms beneath the king’s body . then, without much 　⤸゛