Chapter Text

[BACHELOR NATION REACTS TO THE FINAL ROSE]

Beks
@bekahhhh

WAIT NO WHAT JUST HAPPENED IM SCREAMING #WesterosMostEligible

9:09 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

Ollie | WMEB spoilers
@wmebjunkie

BRO WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU FKING KIDDING ME DID HE REALLY JUST DUMP DAENERYS I’M LOSING MY MIND TELL ME THIS ISNT HAPPENING???? #WesterosMostEligible

9:09 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

Jayna R
@jayna_redwyn

omg this man is a menace i want him DEAD #WesterosMostEligible

9:10 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

Princess Dany’s Earring
@targlite3411

NO BUT FOR REAL how is he going to pick that stinky w*lding over an ACTUAL PRINCESS this has me so fked up rn make it make sense!! #WesterosMostEligible

9:10 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for Android

wylla <3 prince jon
@princesswylla

YASSS I KNEW HE WAS IN LOVE WITH YGRITTE! The Dany stans were just blind to the truth the whole season #WesterosMostEligible

9:11 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

here for the wrong reasons ;)
@smallfolk000001

I don’t even care about Jon OR Ygritte i’m just glad the inc*st shippers lost lmao that’s what you get going so hard for an aunt gr**ming her actual nephew on national tv i mean YIKES #WesterosMostEligible

9:12 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

Jelissa Royce
@jjroyce

Ok but for real i’m seeing some REALLY gross tweets about Ygritte right now. Like you can be upset your fave didn’t get picked, I am too tbh, but you don’t have to be racist about it #WesterosMostEligible

9:14 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for Android

Valyrian Queen
@valyriankween

i can’t rn like HE IS SO OBVIOUSLY IN LOVE WITH DANY, how did he not pick her?? i feel so duped, i can’t even imagine how she must feel ugh i’m so upset #WesterosMostEligible

9:15 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for Android

Aryanne W.
@daenerysloml

can’t wait for Daenerys to come out after the commercial break and curb stomp this man omg #WesterosMostEligible

9:15 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

Prince Jon Sux
@FlopSnow

Why is everyone surprised to realize this man is trash? He kept Cersei until the Final 3! #WesterosMostEligible

9:16 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

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Bobby B Productions
“Westeros’ Most Eligible Bachelor: After the Final Rose” LIVE
Partial transcript
[Original air date: September 23, 2019]

[show theme music]

[boom shots of audience applauding; push in on host on stage as music and applause fade]

Oberyn: Welcome back, everyone. Before the break, we saw Prince Jon say goodbye to Princess Daenerys at the Final Rose ceremony. It was an incredibly heartbreaking moment, for more than just the people involved. Let’s bring Princess Daenerys out now to talk about what happened, shall we?

[cue audience applause as Daenerys walks onto stage, waving to the audience and cameras; she and host hug before she takes her spot in the “hot seat”]

Thank you for being here with us tonight.

Daenerys: Thank you for having me, Oberyn.

Oberyn: I know this must be pretty emotional for you, watching that rose ceremony back. You haven’t seen that moment until now.

Daenerys: Right.

Oberyn: What was going through your mind when he didn’t call your name?

Daenerys: Well…I was stunned. I’d told myself I wouldn’t cry, no matter what happened, so I think I hid my initial reaction pretty well. But of course, I was devastated.

Oberyn: [sympathetically] Did you think he would choose you?

Daenerys: Honestly, I tried not to go into the ceremony with any expectations. We’d had a wonderful last night together, and I just tried to hold on to that feeling and that memory.

Oberyn: How do you feel about it today, now that you’ve had time to reflect on everything?

Daenerys: I know that this was his journey, and he had to make the best choice for himself, so ultimately, I respect his decision.

Oberyn: You’re not angry with him?

Daenerys: [laughing] Well, he is family, so I can’t really stay angry with him forever.

[host and audience laugh]

But, no, I don’t harbor any hard feelings toward him. I took my shot, knowing it might not work, and I don’t regret anything.

Oberyn: Speaking of—I mean, that has to be pretty weird these days, right? Do you two run into each other at the Red Keep? Have family dinners together? Have you two talked at all?

Daenerys: No, actually. After filming finished, I immediately went back to Pentos. I’d been away from my work for so long and had to hit the ground running as soon as I got back. So I haven’t had a chance to speak to him since, and I’m sure he’s been busy as well.

Oberyn: So tonight will be the first time you’ve seen each other since you broke up.

[Daenerys nods]

Well, let’s not delay the moment any longer and give the people what they want. Everyone, please welcome Prince Jon.

[muted applause as the Bachelor walks out onto the stage; Daenerys stands to hug him, and he kisses her cheek before they both take a seat]

Oberyn: Wow. That was a pretty amicable greeting, all things considered!

Jon: [smiling] It’s like she said—we’re family. [looking at her] You don’t always have to like each other, but there’s always going to be love there.

Oberyn: Interesting. I must say, you two are handling this quite well! We’re not going to hear about you reconciling months down the road, are we?

Daenerys: I imagine that would be news to his girlfriend.

[Jon clears his throat]

But, honestly, I’m extremely busy with Breaker of Chains, and my life has been in Pentos for some time now.

Jon: Aye. I’ve always admired the hard work she does in Pentos, I know that takes up most of her time these days. Actually, she’s inspired me to look into starting my own foundation to help people struggling with addiction and mental health issues. I figured it was about time I did something of use.

[cue audience applause]

Oberyn: That’s incredible. Good luck with that, and good luck to you as well, Princess Daenerys. It has been a pleasure speaking with you again. And, really, I’m just relieved we didn’t cause a rift in the royal family!

[cue laughter]

Daenerys: Thank you, Oberyn.

Oberyn: [to camera] After the break, we’ll hear from Ygritte for the first time since filming ended. She was the lucky winner of Prince Jon’s heart—has the past few months been the fairy tale ending she was promised?

[audience oohs]

Stick around—believe me, you don’t want to miss what she has to say!

[show theme music]

[show theme music]

[cue footage of Jon and Ygritte embracing after the Final Rose: the two of them are smiling and looking happy, gushing about each other to the cameras]

[cross fade to live studio; boom shots of audience as they clap; push in on host and Bachelor on couch]

Oberyn: Welcome back. We just saw the happy couple ride off into the sunset together. Now, they are both with us tonight to talk about what things have been like since filming ended.

[to Jon] The last we saw of you two, you were together and happy and looking forward to the next step in your relationship.

[Jon nods]

But…things didn’t end so happily ever after, did they?

Jon: [solemnly] No, I suppose they didn’t.

[audience reaction shots of surprise and confusion]

Oberyn: Why don’t we bring Ygritte out now to tell us exactly what happened? [to camera] What do you say, are you ready to hear from Ygritte?

[cue applause]

Everyone—let’s welcome Ygritte to the stage now.

[applause grows louder as Ygritte walks out; Jon stands to greet her, but she brushes by him without a hug to sit on the couch]

[gasps from audience; Jon sits down next to her]

Oberyn: Thank you for being here, Ygritte.

Ygritte: [strained] Thank you for having me.

Oberyn: [concerned] I hope you don’t mind me saying, but…things seem pretty chilly between you and Jon right now. Can you tell me what happened?

Ygritte: [scoffing] I’d love to know that myself, Oberyn. But I think you’d have to ask him.

Oberyn: Jon?

Jon: Well…[clearing throat] I guess the truth is, once we left the show—once we left the bubble of Highgarden, really—I realized that…I guess my feelings weren’t as strong as I thought they were.

[more audience reactions of shock]

Oberyn: You mean, you had a change of heart?

Jon: Aye—

Ygritte: [interrupting] Oberyn, can I just say—[turning to glare at Jon] that’s total [expletive] and you know it.

[audience gasps]

You didn’t have a change of heart—your heart wasn’t in it from the start!

[audience claps]

Oberyn: What do you mean by that, Ygritte?

Ygritte: [disgusted] As soon as we left, it was like he was a completely different person. I went back home, with the impression we’d talk and visit in private until the show finished, when we could finally go public. But the first time we actually spoke on the phone, he broke up with me! I was just completely [expletive] blindsided—and I could never get a straight answer as to why!

[audience outrage]

Oberyn: Prince Jon—would you care to respond?

Jon: [shifting uncomfortably] I don’t agree that my heart wasn’t in it, but I understand why she feels that way. In hindsight, I wish I’d handled things differently. I think she is an amazing woman—

[Ygritte rolls eyes]

Oberyn: You seem upset, Ygritte.

Ygritte: Of course, I’m upset! I feel duped, like I was lied to. I feel like a complete fool for buying into his good-guy act! [shaking head] I knew I should have trusted my gut.

[audience applauds]

Oberyn: What was your gut telling you?

Ygritte: That someone like him couldn’t be trusted. That the tabloids were right—his head is too far up his own [expletive] to care about anyone but himself.

[audience oohs; scattered laughter and murmurs of agreement]

Oberyn: Jon?

Jon: I’m sorry she feels that way. At the time, I really did have feelings for her—

Ygritte: [twisting toward him] Oh, my gods, do you hear yourself? You can’t even apologize properly! It’s all about how I feel without taking any accountability for what you did!

[audience cheers wildly]

Oberyn: Well, we certainly know how Ygritte feels. Jon?

Jon: Like I said, Oberyn—there are a lot of things I should have done differently, and I wish I had. This was an incredibly humbling experience for me. Unfortunately, I think I just wasn’t ready for a committed relationship, but I should have been honest about that, not just with you but with myself. I am sorry for that. Truly.

[Ygritte rolls her eyes, refusing to look at him]

Oberyn: Well, I want to thank you for coming out here tonight. I know it could not have been easy for either of you. Ygritte, do you mind sticking around for a moment while we go to break?

[Ygritte nods, arms crossed over her chest; Jon sits awkwardly at the other end of the couch]

Whew, OK. We’ll be right back then.

[cue applause]

[show theme music]

[show theme music]

[cue applause]

Oberyn: So, clearly things did not work out for these two quite like we had hoped. Sadly, it does not look like there will be a happy ending this time…

[dramatic pause]

…Or will there?

[murmurings of audience confusion]

Of course, the producers of this show couldn’t just leave it there, could we? We here at WESTEROS’ MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR really do believe in what we do on this show and think everyone should have a fair shot at finding true love.

So, with that said—are you guys ready to find out who your next Bachelorette is?

[audience cheers]

Oberyn: [smiling] Well, guess what, folks—she’s already on stage with us. That’s right, your next Bachelorette is Ygritte Wilde!

[audience goes crazy; pan shot to Ygritte beaming and looking surprised]

Oberyn: How do you feel?

Ygritte: I’m [expletive] shocked! [laughing] But, no, I’m extremely grateful and so appreciative of this opportunity. Thank you so much!

Oberyn: Of course. I think everyone in Bachelor Nation and at home is rooting for you to find the man of your dreams. You deserve it.

Ygritte: Thank you! [smiling] Wow, I just can’t believe it.

Oberyn: Jon, what is your reaction to this news?

Jon: I think it’s wonderful. I know things didn’t end well between us, but I truly wish her the best.

Ygritte: [sneering] You know nothing. Actually, you know what—thank you, Jon. Because you did me a favor. [tossing her hair over her shoulder] Now I can find a real man who will actually love me and appreciate me for who I am.

[audience cheers her girlboss moment]

Oberyn: Well—that’s all for tonight, folks. Thank you for joining us, and thank you to Ygritte and Prince Jon, as well as Princess Daenerys.

Be sure to tune in to WESTEROS’ MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELORETTE, airing this winter!

[cue applause]

[show theme music]

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[MEANWHILE...BACHELOR NATION CONTINUES TO REACT]

Osha
@freefolx

FUCK PRINCE JON. #WesterosMostEligible

9:55 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

Ollie | WMEB spoilers
@wmebjunkie

Replying to @freefolx

FRIENDSHIP ENDED WITH PRINCE JON. NOW YGRITTE WILDE IS MY BEST FRIEND. #WesterosMostEligible

9:56 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

Jelissa Royce
@jjroyce

Wow Ygritte dodged a bullet. Daenerys too! #WesterosMostEligible

9:56 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for Android

wylla hates prince jon
@princesswylla

Omg Jon is such trash. Ygritte deserves WAY better! So glad she’s going to be Bachelorette! #WesterosMostEligible

10:01 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for Android

Prince Jon Sux
@FlopSnow

Wow so obviously the prince is a fuckboy and was just using the show to hook up with as many women as possible. And people still stan this man lmao time to abolish the monarchy #WesterosMostEligible

10:02 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

Valyr Gundar
@zaddyegg1

Honestly Princess Daenerys should be Bachelorette too for the way Jon strung her along. She and Ygritte could have a dual season! #WesterosMostEligible

10:02 PM • Sept 23,2019 • Twitter for Android

Valyrian Queen
@valyriankween

Ok hear me out. Wasn’t it weird how Daenerys was wearing white at the rose ceremony? Like she was clearly expecting to get the rose! I really think Jon was going to give her the rose but changed his mind last minute for whatever reason. Maybe he got scared? Maybe his father told him they wouldn’t be allowed to marry?

11:15 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for Android

❤Jonerys Shipper❤
@jonnosauntie

Replying to @valyriankween

or maybe production set it up this way to solicit sympathy for Daenerys. they had to know who his final pick was ahead of time. why would they let her go out there in a white dress? maybe they told Jon to pick Y because they wanted Daenerys as the next Bachelorette…

11:18 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

wylla hates prince jon
@princesswylla

Replying to @valyriankween and @jonnosauntie

That’s a stretch rme. Daenerys isn’t the Bachelorette, Ygritte is. Deal with it.

11:25 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

❤Jonerys Shipper❤
@jonnosauntie

Replying to @princesswylla and @valyriankween

i still think that was their plan, but Daenerys probably turned it down. a show with the princess would get waaay more viewers than with some rando as the lead. just my opinion :)

11:27 PM • Sept 23, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

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Prince Jon’s latest ex tapped to be next ‘Bachelorette’

Published September 24, 2019

On Monday’s season finale of “Westeros’ Most Eligible Bachelor,” viewers were stunned to learn that Prince Jon had chosen the free-spirited Ygritte Wilde over the much-beloved Princess Daenerys.

The surprises didn’t end there, however: During the “After the Final Rose” segment, it was revealed that Prince Jon and Ygritte had already called it quits. Still visibly angry with her ex, Ygritte laid into the prince on live television, accusing him of “duping” her and not being trustworthy.

Fans of the show were immediately on Ygritte’s side, blasting the prince on Twitter. When Host Oberyn Martell announced that she would be the next “Bachelorette,” fans celebrated the good news. “She absolutely deserves a second chance at finding love since Jon cheated her of her happy ending!” tweeted user jongritte4eva.

Ygritte spoke to Westeros Weekly the day after the finale to talk more about being dumped by Prince Jon, as well as what we can expect from her season of “Westeros’ Most Eligible Bachelorette.”

“I think he’s very good at making you believe what he wants you to believe,” she said. “I don’t think he was ever serious about this process or about finding love.”

She continued, “I’m done talking about him. I’m just ready to focus on my own journey to find love. It’ll be nice being the one in charge. I’m not going to take any s— this time!”

When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Prince Jon said he had nothing to add but simply “wishes Ygritte the best.”

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[MONTHS LATER...]

Valyrian Queen
@valyriankween

Omg omg I’m freaking out dkjsadshfsaofh I KNEW IT!!!

This tweet has been deleted.

1:18 PM • Jan 12, 2019 • Twitter for Android

❤Jonerys Shipper❤
@jonnosauntie

Replying to @valyriankween

knew what? the tweet was deleted, what did it say??

1:26 PM • Jan 12, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

Valyrian Queen
@valyriankween

Replying to @jonnosauntie

Wait shit really??? Nooooo they must have been sniped!! JFC that was fast D: But the tweet said they saw Jon and Daenerys together ;_;

1:28 PM • Jan 12, 2019 • Twitter for Android

❤Jonerys Shipper❤
@jonnosauntie

Replying to @valyriankween

SERIOUSLY??! where did they see them?!

1:29 PM • Jan 12, 2019 • Twitter for iPhone

Valyrian Queen
@valyriankween

Replying to @jonnosauntie

Some little bookshop in Dragonstone apparently. Ugh I knew I should have taken a screenshot! Tbh I had a feeling they were together this whole time :’)

1:31 PM • Jan 12, 2019 • Twitter for Android

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SECRETLY MARRIED?

Prince Jon and Princess Daenerys spotted with matching rings!

Did aunt and nephew reconcile behind the scenes after their failed TV romance?

By Jory Manderly | March 11, 2020

Prince Jon and his former flame/aunt Princess Daenerys were spotted together at an upscale restaurant on Dragonstone over the weekend.

Considering their relation, it’s not exactly out of the norm for the royal family members to spend time in each other’s presence. However, this was their first public outing together since their breakup on “Westeros’ Most Eligible Bachelor” and subsequent reunion at the live finale in September. The exes were perfectly cordial but also adamant that there was no possibility for future romance, despite Jon’s split from the actual winner of the televised dating show, Ygritte Wilde (WATCH: ‘Scorned Ex Lays into Prince Jon After Their Surprising Breakup on Live TV!’).

Now, it looks like romance might be back on the table between these former lovers—not to mention a possible marriage! Our source—who asked for anonymity, fearing reprisal from the royal family—spotted the two apparent lovebirds at dinner and also claimed the two were both wearing matching Valyrian steel bands on their ring fingers! According to our source, the pair dined in a private room alone before leaving through a back door accompanied by their bodyguards.

“They looked very much in love,” our source gushed.

The royal family has been mum about any nuptials so far, but either way, it certainly appears that the prince and princess have made up!

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CROWN COMMUNICATIONS

Statement from the Red Keep

Published 17 May 2020

HIS GRACE RHAEGAR TAGARYEN, KING OF THE ANDALS, THE RHOYNAR AND THE FIRST MEN, LORD OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, AND PROTECTOR OF THE REALM, is pleased to announce the marriage of his son Prince Jon and his sister Princess Daenerys. With the full support and blessing of His Grace and the Queen, the two were wed recently in an intimate ceremony on Dragonstone with only close family in attendance.

His and Her Graces wish the Prince and Princess all the love and happiness in their new union, and they ask that the public and the press afford them the privacy any newlywed deserves at this special time.

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r/WMEB • Posted by u/YoungerMoreBeautiful • 3 hours ago

Recap of Cersei’s interview on WOR

Now that everyone’s contracts are up for Prince Jon’s season, Cersei aka our favorite villain was on the War of Roses podcast this morning, and it was delightfully messy! I thought I’d just recap some of the highlights, but honestly you should listen to the whole thing because she spilled some TEA.

• Said she never actually liked Jon, she found him incredibly boring and dull-witted. Awful kisser apparently (which contradicts what we’ve previously heard from other contestants, not to mention the tabloids so idk) and she had to imagine she was kissing his father just to stop from wretching :x
• When asked why she went on the show in the first place if she didn’t even like Jon, she claimed that actually a producer sought HER out and begged for her to be on the show. Part of me is like pft yeah right but also it seems kinda plausible?? TPTB know villains are half of what makes this show so fun to watch.
• According to her, the Shae stuff was completely orchestrated by TPTB, Cersei never really had a problem with her. But they told her to start shit and promised her more screen time if she did.
• She said that Daenerys is actually super snobby and acts like she’s better than everyone else. TPTB answered her every beck and call, she was an obvious favorite of theirs.
• She said Ygritte was the grossest in the house, like didn’t clean up after herself and hardly showered, Margaery has IBS and would be in the bathroom for hours, and Brienne was as bumbling and awkward as she came across on screen.
• She also claimed Gilly wasn’t caught just kissing the on-set medic; they were caught having full-on SEX in her room!!
• The hosts asked if she got along with anyone and she said Melisandre was OK, mostly because she didn’t say anything and sat in the corner just observing everyone. Apparently the Lord of Light gimmick is real and she really does believe that shit O_O
• Also she says she met P-Payne in Dorne when he was there to judge the drag show, and he asked for her number and now they’re hooking up?!!! Bruh idek most of the time I don’t believe a word that comes out of her mouth but I think she might actually be telling the truth in this case?? Which, if so, good for her tbh get that dick!

Whew anyway I told y’all it’s wild, go listen to it!

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Royal family signs exclusive deal with new media company

By Adrian Redfort | June 12, 2021

Ever since Prince Jon’s turn as the star of “Westeros’ Most Eligible Bachelor” in 2019, fans have been wondering whether any other members of the royal family would eventually try their hand at reality TV.

Now comes news that the royal family has signed an exclusive multi-million dragon deal with a new media company, Rose & Thorn Productions. Olenna Tyrell, formerly the executive producer of “Westeros’ Most Eligible Bachelor”—the flagship show of media giant Bobby B Productions—left the show after its 22nd season to start her own media company with her granddaughter, Margaery Tyrell. This as-of-yet-untitled project with the royal family will mark the official debut of Rose & Thorn Productions.

The royal family has yet to comment on the deal, but the 10-part reality series reportedly features Prince Aegon, Princess Arianne, their twin sons, and young daughter, who was born in July 2019. The crown prince and his wife announced last month that they are expecting their fourth child in the new year.

No word yet on whether any other members of the royal family are slated to star alongside the crown prince and his family, though it’s safe to bet that there will be other notable appearances.

The show is expected to premiere summer 2022.

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r/theroyals • Posted by [DELETED] • 36 mins ago

Jon and Daenerys…having a baby??

So, my sister works the front desk at a fertility clinic in King’s Landing (their doctors are considered the best in the country btw) and you’ll never believe who she saw come in for a consultation today…yep, Prince Jon and Princess Daenerys! She said the clinic had been cleared beforehand for their appointment and it was all very lowkey. She doesn’t know exactly what they were there for, but I think it’s obvious they’re looking to start a family :D

I know there haven’t been a lot of pap pics of them together since they got married, so just thought I’d share an unexpected sighting with you all!

ETA: How am I violating their privacy? I didn’t say anything about their medical history or what they were doing there, I don’t know for sure. A doctor’s waiting office isn’t exactly private. It’s no different than seeing them at a grocery store or restaurant. And if they ARE doing IVF because of fertility struggles, I don’t think they should be ashamed, and treating it like some big secret only adds to the stigma.

This is the same sub that shared Jon’s dick pics, so I don’t see how what I’m sharing is any different. The hypocrisy here is ASTOUNDING. If the mods want to delete this thread, whatever, but I’m not taking it down.

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Pentoshi khal arrested for arms trafficking, money laundering

By Ordello Narratys
May 29, 2022

Local authorities in Pentos arrested Khal Drogo late Thursday night on suspicions of money laundering and arms trafficking.

Working off an anonymous tip, police said at a press conference on Friday that the arrest was the result of a two-year investigation into shady business dealings by the khal. His manse in Pentos and another one of his properties in Vaes Dothrak were raided overnight, according to police, with thousands of weapons, gun parts, ammunition and manufacturing equipment being seized.

Police say that charges are still pending, but convictions for arms trafficking carry a sentence of up to 40 years in prison. The harsh punishment is part of a larger attempt in the past few years by Pentoshi lawmakers to crack down on illegal activities that have long plagued the Free Cities.

When reached for comment, the khal’s lawyer stated, “This is an egregious overreach of power. The police are unfairly targeting my client, who has been a productive and upstanding citizen of Pentos for years. We look forward to proving his innocence in a court of law.”

The news of the khal’s arrest has rocked the political world, as he has many associations around the globe, including the royal family of Westeros. He previously dated Princess Daenerys before the relationship ended in early 2019.

In response to the arrest, the Red Keep was quick to put out a statement, which reads:

“We are completely shocked to learn of the khal’s seedy business dealings and had no prior knowledge of his activities. We strongly condemn these criminal acts that have only perpetuated a cycle of violence in the Free Cities. Our family is committed to a peaceful and just world, a cause Princess Daenerys especially has dedicated herself to through her work with Breaker of Chains in Pentos.

“We are fully cooperating with the police in their investigation and intend to help in any way we possibly can to put an end to these atrocities.”

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Dragonstone
December 19, 2023

“And your Mum loved your Daddy so much, that when she found out he was going on a dating show to find a wife, she immediately jumped on a plane and flew all the way back to Westeros to compete for his heart against twenty other women,” Jon declared, effecting his voice like he would if he were telling a bedtime story. Which he essentially was.

This was his new favorite nightly routine, talking to his wife’s (gods, he loved saying that) ever-expanding belly. At more than eight months pregnant, he had no idea how there was any more room inside to grow, and yet every day her belly seemed bigger than it had the day before.

Dropping his voice conspiratorially, Jon continued his story. “She also took him skinny dipping on national television—which, I admit, is a foolproof way of getting a man’s attention. And your Granddad completely lost his fu—I mean, his bloody mind.”

Daenerys snorted from the head of the bed, where she was propped up on more pillows than Jon was sure there were elsewhere in the whole bloody island. “Don’t forget to tell them how you broke up with me for another woman on national television, too.”

When he made a face at her, she grinned innocently, and he turned his attention back to her belly to finish his story. “Daddy didn’t actually break up with her. It was all a part of his plan. A pretty brilliant plan, if I do say so myself.”

“If making the whole world hate you is considered brilliant,” Daenerys teased.

“I’m the lovable scoundrel of the royal family,” Jon argued. “No one can stay cross with me for long.”

Just then, her belly moved, bulging with what looked like a tiny hand, followed by what Jon guessed to be an elbow. Or a knee. Bloody hell, he was never going to get used to seeing that. “See? Aly agrees.”

With a wince, Daenerys reached down to rub her bare belly. Complaining of hot flashes earlier, she’d stripped down to just her bra and underwear. “How do you know it’s Alysanne and not Aemon?”

“I just do,” he insisted, shifting on their bed to lie on the cloud of pillows beside her. “She’s going to be a Daddy’s girl.”

“Ow!” His wife grunted as her belly rippled again. “If you mean she’s also going to be a pain in my arse just like her Daddy. I think she just kicked my kidney.”

Jon chuckled in sympathy. “No, that’s definitely Aemon. He’s going to be a troublemaker. Here.” He gestured for her to turn onto her side, helping her do so. She groaned as she moved, and he automatically grabbed one of the pillows to tuck beneath her belly before placing another between her legs.

Once he was sure she was comfortable, he began massaging her lower back, working his thumb into the knots in her tight muscles. With a sigh, Daenerys closed her eyes, and Jon leaned down to press a kiss on her neck. “Better?”

“Gods, yes. You’re the best,” she moaned.

He huffed. “Try to remember that when you’re in labor, aye?”

She hummed in mindless agreement, and they fell into a comfortable silence as he continued to massage her back and hips. He wished he could do more for her. Her pregnancy had been rough, especially this last month. The maester had put her on bedrest, and he knew she wasn’t just exhausted and physically uncomfortable, but frustrated and bored.

He wanted to make things as easy for her as possible, so he spent as much time as he could in their chambers with her, while making sure everything was ready for when the twins came. He knew not being able to help him with the final preparations was also upsetting her. Sometimes, when he had to leave the keep to handle some business with Tyrion, he’d return home only to find her in the twins’ nursery attempting to decorate on her own. He would then promptly lift her into his arms and carry her back to their chambers, despite her objections.

He was determined to get her to the finish line with as few complications as possible. The journey to get to this point had been challenging enough, and it was already a miracle (of medicine and faith) that she was even pregnant, let alone with twins.

After filming on “Westeros’ Most Eligible Bachelor” had wrapped, he and Daenerys had gone their separate ways—she to Essos, and he to King’s Landing. They’d kept in touch, of course, contrary to the lie they’d concocted for the show. Dumping her seemingly in favor of Ygritte had only been half the story he’d sold to Olenna that day in the Summer Isles.

The other half was breaking up with Ygritte pretty much immediately after filming, setting himself up to be the heartless villain and thus directing everyone’s ire his way while garnering sympathy and public support for Ygritte.

He’d hated hurting Ygritte like that, truly; he had cared for her, even if he hadn’t reciprocated the exact feelings she’d had for him, and she hadn’t deserved to be deceived or misled. But he had very little options left to him, and ultimately, protecting Daenerys was more important than anything else.

Daenerys had argued with him over it, too, when he’d first told her his plan. Her initial objection hadn’t been for herself—but for Ygritte.

“She’s in love with you, Jon,” she’d said in that shower that day years ago. “You can’t lead her on like that. She’ll be devastated.” She didn't want him to take the brunt of criticism or hate just to shield her, but Jon wouldn't hear of it.

Truthfully, her concern for others, including the woman she was competing against, only made him love her more. And she was right that it wasn't fair to Ygritte, of course, but he’d given Olenna his word, even if she didn’t deserve it; the wheels were already in motion. And he refused to let the press get their grubby little hands on any sensitive information about Daenerys.

In the end, Jon liked to believe that it had all worked out for the best. Ygritte went on to be the Bachelorette, as he’d suggested to Olenna, and she even found love with one of her suitors—Harrold Hardyng, if Jon was remembering the bloke’s name correctly—at least for a little while. He hadn’t kept tabs on her after that, feeling like he’d done what he could to set things right between them, but he had no doubt she was thriving just fine without him.

As for him, he’d been Public Enemy No. 1 for a little while, as he’d expected, but watching the show as it aired had been a bit painful, especially with the edit Olenna had given him to really sell the ending of a capricious, philandering wanker (which half the country already believed, thanks to the tabloids). Eventually, though, the fickle public found another target to focus on, and pretty soon they mostly forgot about his transgressions. (And, as he’d hoped, the TV show that Jon had pitched to Olenna, starring everyone’s preferred prince, also helped counter any lingering negative feelings from the dating show.)

He and Daenerys resumed their relationship almost immediately following the “After the Final Rose” special, once his breakup with Ygritte had been made public. But they stayed as far away from the press as they could, keeping their relationship private as much as was feasibly possible, considering who they were. Neither wanted to live under the microscope of the public eye, and they’d even kept news of their wedding under wraps—until the rumors became too loud to ignore.

Even then, they didn’t draw a lot of attention to their relationship, which was easy to do as Daenerys spent most of her time in Essos with Breaker of Chains. Jon was busy, too, getting his own foundation off the ground, but they split their time between Pentos and Dragonstone, making their home there in the royal family’s secondary residence. Being away from King’s Landing made it easier to avoid the paparazzi, too.

About a year after they’d married, Daenerys had approached him about wanting to have children. Jon had been extremely wary, considering what had happened to her before, but he agreed, mostly because it was something she really wanted. They discussed their options and decided to see a specialist about IVF and ways to reduce her risk of another ectopic pregnancy.

The specialist helped reassure him about the process, and while it didn’t completely alleviate his fears that something terrible might happen, he felt better knowing she would be monitored the entire time. Their first transfer failed, which, though they had been warned was a possibility with IVF, stung nonetheless. The second transfer, however, was a success. Gods be good, Daenerys' ultrasound confirmed a healthy pregnancy—and also revealed that they were having twins. They were ecstatic, of course, if a bit overwhelmed.

(Of course, his brother Aegon’s smug reaction to the news had been intolerable: “I see you’re following in my footsteps by having twins, little brother.” Jon kindly reminded him he’d been the one to help Aegon land his TV show, so, really, who was following in whose footsteps?)

Since Daenerys’ pregnancy was considered high-risk, the first trimester had been an anxious time for them both. The maester had forbidden any sexual intercourse in the first twelve weeks, at least until the highest risk of miscarriage had passed. Daenerys was too sick to be interested, anyway, but by the second trimester, her sex drive came roaring back. Jon was the one who’d been a bit skittish about resuming sex, but he caved almost immediately, because, really—how could he resist when his wife was all but begging for it?

Now, they were nearing the end of her pregnancy. On the maester’s recommendation, she was scheduled to be induced at 37 weeks—assuming the twins didn’t decide they were ready to come before then. The prescribed bed rest was an attempt to stave off labor as long as possible.

Truthfully, Jon was scared shitless. Despite how far they’d come, he still worried about all the things that could go wrong. So, he tried to focus on the things he could control. Like giving back massages and foot massages on demand.

“Ugh,” Daenerys groaned suddenly. He froze, fearing he’d hit a tender spot.

“Too much?” he asked, and she shook her head.

“No, just heartburn. I need to sit up.”

He helped her turn over onto her back and propped her up on the pillows again. Blowing out a breath, she gave him a pitiful look.

“It’s lucky we’re having two this go-around because I am never doing this again,” she joked weakly, though he knew she meant it. Jon was in perfect agreement. As he’d told her once already: Their family had been completed the moment the septon pronounced them married. Any children were just a bonus.

Smiling, he kissed her lips lightly. “Have I told you how amazing you are?”

“Not today.”

“You are. The most amazing person I know.”

She pouted. “You’re just saying that so I’ll forget that it’s your fault I’m in this state.”

Wisely, he didn’t remind her that this had been her idea.

Suddenly, she pulled a face, her brow furrowing like she was in pain, and he was instantly on alert. “What, what is it? Is it the babies?” he asked, shooting up straight to survey her. Already, he began running through a mental list of things they still needed to finish before the twins came: The nursery wasn’t done, the second crib still needed to be put together, their hospital bags needed to be packed—oh, gods, they weren’t ready at all—

“Yeah.” Daenerys scrunched her nose. “I think one of them is sitting on my bladder.”

Relaxing, Jon let out a relieved chuckle. “Oh. Thank the bloody Seven.” Climbing off their bed, he grabbed her hands and pulled her to her feet. “Do you need help to the bathroom?”

She gave him an exasperated look. “I think I can manage to pee by myself, but thank you.” He watched her waddle into the ensuite, her hands pressed against her back. Would it help if he told her that her arse looked cute right now? Probably not, but it did.

“Love you,” he called instead

“Love you, too,” she replied as she shut the door behind her.

With a sigh, Jon flopped backward on the bed and scrubbed his hands down his face. He was going to have to get some of the castle staff to tackle the crib. He’d never read a set of instructions before in his life, and Pod, Seven bless him, had proven to be an otherwise apt personal assistant ever since Jon had offered him the job outside of the show, but the poor bloke was absolute shit at constructing furniture.

Hearing a sound at the chamber door, Jon craned his head in that direction to find Ghost poking his head into the room, probably wondering if he could sleep in their bed tonight. Not long after he and Daenerys had gotten married, Jon had brought the direwolf down to Dragonstone to live with them; he took to the climate on the island much better than he did in King’s Landing, but if he ever got too hot, he’d just go down to their private beach and frolic in the surf to cool off.

At the sight of him, Ghost’s ears pricked up hopefully, but Jon shook his head. “Save yourself,” he whisper-yelled. These days, Daenerys didn’t seem to be too keen on sharing their bed with a thousand pillows, Jon, her ballooning belly, and a direwolf. Taking the hint, Ghost immediately slinked away, and Jon chuckled. “Smart boy.”

He was still laughing to himself when Daenerys called his name from the bathroom. Apparently, she needed his help, after all. “Aye?” he answered, sitting up as the door abruptly swung open.

Stupidly, he couldn’t quite comprehend the funny look on her face until she spoke.

“I think my water just broke.”

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