A council convened. Lords and ladies from all corners of the realm. Ser Davos, Brienne, Samwell, Sansa, Arya, Yara, Gendry—and even Bran.
They debated. Shouted. Pleaded.
Daenerys refused to relinquish power. Andrew stood at her side like a shadow. But cracks were forming in the flame.
Bran spoke last. "The realm does not need a queen. It needs balance."
They chose him.
Andrew watched silently. Daenerys's knuckles turned white on the throne's arm.