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  1. Public Bookmark 29

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    To secure a fragile peace, Princess Katarya Targaryen is bound in marriage to Ser Gwayne Hightower. From a beginning of bitter resentment in King's Landing to the harsh truths of Runestone, they must navigate a duty that demands an heir, a realm sliding toward a greater war, and the slow, unexpected forging of something deeper between them.

    “It seems we are to be… allies, Princess,” Gwayne said.
    Katarya turned her head, eyes meeting his. “It seems we are to be a symbol, Ser,” she replied, her tone flat and devoid of warmth. “Do not confuse the two.”

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    24 Jun 2026

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    She was sent to be the knife in his bed. He's been in love with her for five years. Their arranged marriage is about to get complicated.

    Zara Qorgyle arrives in King's Landing ready to hate her Targaryen husband. Baelor Breakspear arrives at their wedding night ready to wait forever.

    But patience is a dragon's oldest weapon.
    And Baelor has always been the most patient of them all.

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    23 Jun 2026

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    She’s five when she learns what father means.

    She also learns that she just doesn’t have one.

    (Years later, these will be Lyra’s earliest memories; an unknown word, wrapped around her heart like a fist; a God with no name, no face. A prayer on her tongue at night, her wish upon a star, her birthday candles. Either a knight in shining armour or a dragon lord who whisks her away to his stone castle on his dragon.

    Years later, she’ll laugh at her accuracy and then cry.)

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    22 Jun 2026

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    “Do you know,” Lyonel said at last, studying her, “you stand as if the gods might take notes? Straight spine. Careful hands. As if the Seven will peer down and say yes, that one is behaving correctly.”

    The princess did not answer. Lord Baratheon noticed quite early that his lady wife was not much of a conversationalist. Not much of a dancer nor a drinker, either. Her eyes only flicked to him – cool and watchful.

    It made Lyonel smirk. “Maekar’s work”, he added lightly. Hammer it in early and it never cracks. Gods forbid she bends. Bending is how things break.

    She lifted her chin a fraction. Not defiance. Barely curiosity.

    He drank again, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand before stepping closer. “You don’t look when I expect it. You don’t laugh when I expect it. You don’t even speak when I expect it,” he said, almost accusing. “That is dangerous. Makes a man try harder.”

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    15 Jun 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 22

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    The peace you and Baelor have built together begins to shatter when your father begins to speak of your remarriage. Thankfully, Baelor has a son available.

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    13 Jun 2026