Rhae shook her head. "I might actually believe you think that. However, you cannot be so naive if you really want to do good, Daeron. Even you must understand that parading around with your uncle's wife acting the way you two do will draw glances from all of the Realm. Half are just waiting for a bastard to be born."

"It will only make things worse, if you are trying to help the girl. Do you really think people will think nothing of it? You are not a child any more," she continue sharply. "She is your guest, which is why I have said nothing to her. I sympathise with anyone shackled to our dear Uncle, but think. Are you helping her, or are you doing what is easy, so you can pretend you are helping? When she returns, she will likely be treated worse than before."