In a world without the Dance of the Dragons, Viserys names Daemon his heir and allows him to marry Rhaenyra. Taerys, Rhaenyra’s younger sister, has always been loved by her uncle—but everyone knows Rhaenyra is his favorite. Until Taerys is hurt. When Daemon hears her scream, he drops Rhaenyra’s hand and runs without hesitation. His reaction is immediate, visceral, and frighteningly intense. It is only after he sees the blood and realizes everyone is watching that he forces himself to step back. For Rhaenyra, that moment leaves behind an uncomfortable question: Has Daemon’s love for Taerys always been deeper than she realized?