Archive of Our Own

Summary:

Sold by her own brother and forced into a marriage she never chose, Daenerys Targaryen believed her life would be nothing but pain, duty, and survival. Far from home, surrounded by strangers, and bound to a fate imposed by others, she watches her dreams of freedom vanish under the unforgiving sun of the Dothraki Sea.
Yet, amid the chaos, there is someone who sees her as more than just a pawn in a game of power. A man scarred by his own mistakes, whose loyalty transforms into something much deeper. In Jorah Mormont, Daenerys finds a safe haven, a friend, a protector—and, slowly, a true love.
Note: This fanfiction was written for Jorleesi fans. The focus of the story is not the Iron Throne, conquests, or politics. It also does not intend to faithfully follow the events of the books or the series. This is an alternate universe where Daenerys and Jorah have the opportunity to choose a different path—and live the love story they never had. ❤️🐉🐻