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1. The Mistress of the Red Keep by DMCMercy

   Fandoms: House of the Dragon (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • F/F
   • Complete Work

   29 Jun 2025

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Alicent Hightower/Rhaenyra Targaryen
   • Alicent Hightower
   • Rhaenyra Targaryen
   • Daemon Targaryen
   • Aegon II Targaryen
   • Aemond "One-Eye" Targaryen
   • Helaena Targaryen
   • Daeron Targaryen (Son of Viserys I)
   • Jacaerys Velaryon
   • Laenor Velaryon
   • Laena Velaryon (Daughter of Corlys)
   • Criston Cole
   • Baela Targaryen
   • Rhaena Targaryen (Daughter of Daemon)
   • Lucerys Velaryon (Son of Rhaenyra)
   • Implied/Referenced Dubious Consent
   • Past Sexual Abuse
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Period-Typical Sexism
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Slow Burn
   • Minor Original Character(s)

   Summary

   When the king passes suddenly and Princess Rhaenyra ascends the Iron Throne, Alicent Hightower, the former paramour of Viserys, is left in an uncertain position. Alicent navigates her new life at court, intent on protecting her children, and finds herself growing far closer to the new queen than she ever expected.

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