Once Danyla had fully recovered, she returned to King's Landing with Rhaenyra and the children.
Rhaenyra's father-in-law was now Hand of the King on the Small Council, and Daemon had appointed her husband, Harwin, commander of the King's Landing Garrison. Naturally, Rhaenyra had to stay in King's Landing with them.
But when Danyla returned to King's Landing, she received news that filled her with fury.
"What did you say?"
"Daemon Targaryen fathered two bastards with House Hightower's two daughters? And he took dragon eggs from the Dragonpit in King's Landing for them?!"
Pale golden flames erupted all over Danyla's body in her rage. Oggian, who was reporting to her, and Rhaenyra beside him were stunned with fright.
"Where did Daemon put them?"
Danyla demanded an answer, each word distinct. Like a great dragon about to breathe dragonfire, her formidable presence and terrifying pressure immediately brought Oggian out in a cold sweat.
"Pe... Pentos. His Majesty Daemon had the governor of Pentos settle them in a seaside estate."
"Dany, they're only two bastards! Besides, they conceived the children during their earlier involvement with Daemon. They haven't been in contact since."
Rhaenyra knew Danyla's temper all too well. Afraid she might do something rash, she hurried to soothe her.
"No, sister! Of course I wouldn't care about two bastards, but I cannot tolerate two bastards who might be able to ride dragons."
"And I don't ask for much in love, only that it be pure. Since Daemon cannot give me that, I won't force him."
"Oggian, proclaim to the world that my marriage to Daemon Targaryen is annulled. Strip him of all authority over the Kingdom of Reclea, the Stormlands, Dorne, Cisland, Oldtown, and every other territory under Holy Flame Island's control."
"Your Majesty..."
"Dany..."
Once Danyla had made her decision, no