She frowned at him, finally climbing out of bed. "I'm sorry to have disappointed you with my concern for my children's lives." But she was ambitious, she knew deep in her heart that she wanted to be the first lady of the realm, that she wanted to reside on Dragonstone and perhaps someday see her child on the throne.

Facing the actual conquest, it was terrifying. It was the cliff she had not yet jumped.

"I'm not Rhea Royce, your highness. You would not be satisfied to have me out of sight. Your kingdom needs me, as you do."