Game of Thrones: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

Chapter 28 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Chapter 28

Devan smiled as he finished getting dressed in his usual clothes. He was finally being released from hospital, confirmed to have made a full recovery. He was relieved that there had been no permanent damage done to himself.

'Not only that…Shireen is safe too.' He thought to himself. 'That's what matters to me; I just hope that things are going okay for her after everything with her mother.'

He had to admit, he was worried about Shireen; while she had finally acted and asserted herself; making it clear to her mother how she felt. He was proud of her for that; he only hoped it would help, after all, who knew how Shireen's mother would act. It was then the door to his ward opened and he turned, smiling as his parents entered.

"Devan." His mother said at once; still sounding worried.

He smiled. "I'm fine mum, you heard the doctor, I'm fully recovered; my injuries are all healed."

Marya sighed and nodded, before hugging her son. "Thank the Gods you're safe…I was so worried; all the time. Oh and poor Shireen; she has to suffer that…"

Davos smiled. "It's quite alright Marya; I've already heard from Stannis about this. Things have changed and Selyse, isn't quite the same woman as before."

Marya bit her lip and Devan wondered if that meant things truly had got better for Shireen. He blushed however, embarrassed by his mother's actions. She sometimes got a little too emotional he felt. Finally she let him go however and they prepared to leave the hospital.

They made their way through the hospital; Devan eager to leave and taste the free air of the outside world again. When they exited the hospital, Devan grinned widely when he saw Shireen approaching. She stopped and smiled when she saw him. He turned to his parents.

"You don't mind if I…"

Both his parents laughed and Marya spoke. "Of course not, go on, we'll see you later."

He smiled. "Thanks."

He then turned and hurried over to Shireen. As soon as he reached her they embraced and kissed, getting lost in the kiss, only parting when they needed to breathe. They grinned as they parted.

"It's great that you're finally out of there." Shireen remarked.

Devan nodded. "Tell me about it; I felt so…constricted; now I feel free again."

Shireen laughed. "Free, that's good. Speaking of which, I feel the same."

That surprised Devan; he hadn't been expecting that. He knew that Selyse had changed, that she had turned against the other R'hllor worshippers, turning them in to the police. But he never imagined she would release the almost tyrannical grip she had on Shireen's life.

"What, seriously, your mum is…?" He asked in amazement.

Shireen nodded, grinning. "Yeah; she and I had a serious talk, as I told you last time I visited. Well, after I went home following Joy giving birth to her son…Mum was there, waiting for me."

Devan bit his lip and waited.

Shireen continued. "I was anxious at first; but she, she didn't actually mind. In fact, she's doing her best to make a change. She's willing to try and accept our relationship and everything."

Devan grinned feeling hopeful that this was the start of a good change.

Sure enough, when they finally arrived at Shireen's home; they spotted Selyse in the kitchen. She looked up as they came in and she tensed slightly.

"Devan." She said at once. "I…It's good to see you."

Devan smiled gently. "Ma'am."

She sighed and then spoke again. "I am deeply sorry for what happened to you both. I just hope everything will be alright."

"I'm sure they will ma'am." He replied; noting just what Shireen was saying.

Selyse nodded and smiled. "Well, that's all I wanted to say, that and…thank you, for making Shireen happy."

Again Devan was surprised; it was clear Shireen was too. While making amends Selyse had also admitted that she was now practically giving her blessing for their relationship. They both thanked her before heading upstairs. After sharing another kiss; they immediately got to work, planning their next date.


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