Aegon didn't know what his words would do to Elara, but he wanted to say them aloud. He didn't want to lose her, but neither did he want to lose Rosa.
He knew he was being indecisive, but this was exactly why he wanted some time to find a solution. He would have to eventually decide, but he wanted to do something before that.
Elara raised her shaking hands and clutched his cheeks, trying to smile. "Aegon, you love me and I also love you, then what's the problem?"
Aegon was actually surprised to see Elara in this state. It shocked him and made him curious about just how much she was hiding beneath her usually calm face.
'She's hurt and... scared? But why? What happened?' He wanted to ask more, but the fear he saw in her eyes scared him too.
He took her hands and said calmly and gently, "El, I'm promising you this. I'll choose you over anyone else. Always. So you don't need to worry. I just need some time."
