Chapter 71: The Golden-Eyed Girl

She calls herself Maelora, and her voice is soft as smoke. She claims to be a dreamer—descended from a forgotten branch of House Targaryen. She dreams of flame and bone, of dragons devouring stars.

Nyra is wary. Daenerys is curious. Andrew sees himself reflected in her—hungry for purpose, touched by prophecy.

But Maelora carries a hidden scar: an ember-shaped birthmark glowing faintly when she nears Ashmourne. The sword sings to her. And she listens.