(Drakken's POV)
I walked up to Saera's bed, "Hey, you're tired?"
She was slowly sitting up, moving some hair out of her face as she looked at me, her eyes filled with drowsiness. She was wearing her nightgown, some of her cleavage was exposed and most of her hair was covering her chest.
She still seemed like she was a bit down.
"Y-Yes...." She said softly
I nodded and looked over at the cradle, "And this one?" I walked over to it, "She asleep?"
I looked down, seeing Astorias was asleep in there. Her sleeping face seemed so peaceful, it was beautiful. She looked so much like Vaella, which I find interesting.
"I would have noticed is she was awake....." Saera said, "Perhaps....its better if the maids care for her...I don't feel too good...."
I looked back at her, "I see." I said, "Well.....You need to get better."
"I know." She looked down, "I'm sorry."
I walked up to the bed and offered my hand, "Come."
She gently took it and I pulled her out of bed, having her stand in front of me as I gently held her by the waist.
"Are you angry?" She asked, a frown on her face
"No." I said as I gently rubbed her waist, "The reason I want you to get better is because we are nearing a special occasion, my Saera. I need you to be yourself."
"Special.....occasion?" She said softly, "W-What could it be?"
I tucked some hair behind her ear, "You.....Mya....." I said, "And Maegelle.....will be my wives. Officially. No longer will you be a Targaryen, Saera. You will be named Drakkengard.....Saera Drakkengard. Nice ring to it?"
She looked at me with surprise, "Drakkengard?"
I nodded, "Yes." I said, "What you told your parents was not a bluff, it is actually going to happen. I just figured it would be appropriate for your child to be born. I thought you'd want to look good in your dress."
She looked down, "I guess so...."
I patted her cheek, "Look at me."
She looked back up at me, "Yes...?"
"You are mine." I said seriously, "Do you understand? I am giving you something that nobody in this world would ever fathom getting: a life with me. You wanted this, didn't you? All these years of calling me your husband. You're finally getting it, Saera. So please, cheer up. My beautiful Saera, you are the mother of my daughter; you deserve to be happy."
"Can you hold me?" Saera asked, "Please..."
I wrapped my arms around her, hugging her gently, "Sure." I said as I gently rubbed her back, "I understand your feelings, Saera. I know you wanted to give me a son. But I don't want to repeat myself. You did well....."
"I know...." She said softly
"Thank you." I told her, "For giving me a daughter."
She hugged me, "All I ever wanted....." She dug her face in my chest, "Was to please you....to make you happy...."
"I know." I told her, "And you succeeded."
"That's my daughter, she is important to me."
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"How would we handle this?" Mya asked as we sat in the table, "Will this be a large ceremony? Or a quick one?"
"Knowing my sister, she'd want a large one where everyone sees." Maegelle chuckled
"Not really." Saera said softly as she looked down, "I don't mind...."
I reached for her lap, "Are you certain?"
She nodded, "Yes..."
"Oh, sister...." Maegelle said with a sad frown, "Are you still feeling unwell? Don't worry, with this ceremony, you'll be back to your old self...."
"I hope so." Saera said
"A quick ceremony should suffice." I said as I leaned back, "Making it official."
"Right. Makes sense." Mya said, "And it will be all three of us?"
"Four." I said, "Daranne would be my wife too."
"I see." Mya nodded, "That is understandable."
"I want all of you to know that our dynamic won't change." I said, "We're making it official, that is all. My children are still Drakkengard, they are still legitimate. All three of you will still be my women, but you'd be referred to me as my wives, not my women."
"Yes." Maegelle nodded, "That makes sense. I am glad you've decided on this. I don't want my sister and Lady Mya to be left out."
Saera looked at me, "Was this your intention all along? To make me feel included?"
"I was thinking of this since Mya gave birth to Riktor. I just wanted Maegelle to be mine, for her to bear me a child." I said as I grabbed her hand and kissed it, "You came at the right time, my dear. Worry not, I don't do this out of pity. You deserve this, truly."
She looked down, "I see..."
"Cheer up." I said, "Where is that smug smirk? That arrogant smile?"
"I'm just...." She said, "A bit tired....."
"Perhaps a Rejuvenation Tea would be nice?" Maegelle asked, "It would give you a bit of energy, Saera. It is quite tasty as well, those from the Citadel always complimented it."
"I am fine..." Saera said
"You might need the energy." I said, leaning into her ear, "For the bedding ceremony. I will have all three of you."
She blinked, "A-All three of us?"
I nodded, "Yes." I said, "Wouldn't that be nice?"
"Yes...." She said as slight smile came to her face, "It would be."
"Well...." I said as I leaned back, "We'll do it tomorrow. We'll have the boys and the girls present. Jon is already on his way with Dara and their son, so he'll be present. He's the Lord-Commander of the Duskguard, so I figure he should witness this."
"Very well." Mya said with a smile, "And afterwards? The bedding, of course. Do you have anything planned?"
I tilted my head, "What do you have in mind?"
"I don't know, just a question." Mya said
I wrapped my arm around Saera's waist, "I just want this one to cheer up." I said, "We'll figure things out after. Once she gets back into her usual self, we'll talk more about the state of our House. If that is alright with you, my Saera...."
"Yes...." She said, "That is fine."
I leaned in and kissed her cheek, "Hm." I said, "Would you want to sleep in my arms tonight?"
She leaned towards me, hugging me, "I would love that." She said softly, "Please, love me....."
I kissed the top of her head, "Very well." I said, "We'll do that. In the meantime, just spend time with our girl, alright? I have some things to do. Until then, wait for me."
"Fine." She said softly
Mya stood up, "I'll go and see Riktor and Sylas's training." She said, "They have been at it for a long time."
Maegelle stood up as well, "I'll go too." She said, "I need to go get Vaella, maybe she wants to see her brothers while they do so."
"Can you take my girl too?" Saera asked, "I'll meet you there."
Maegelle gave her a warm smile, "Of course." She said, "I'll see you there, sister."
"Don't keep us waiting."