Daenerys's Love for Daario

A Dance with Dragons

Daenerys struggles with her passion for Daario Naharis, which conflicts with her duties as queen.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The Return of Daario The Return of Daario from "A Dance with Dragons". The Return of Daario The Reunion Daario returns from Lhazar. Daenerys is overjoyed to see him. They resume their affair.

The Return of Daario from "A Dance with Dragons". The Return of Daario The Reunion Daario returns from Lhazar. Daenerys is overjoyed to see him. They resume their affair.

The Return of Daario The Reunion Daario returns from Lhazar. Daenerys is overjoyed to see him. They resume their affair. The Conflict Daenerys knows she cannot marry a sellsword. She must marry Hizdahr for peace. The Passion Despite her duty, Daenerys cannot resist Daario. She spends nights with him.

The Farewell The Farewell from "A Dance with Dragons". The Farewell The Last Night Daenerys spends her last night with Daario before marrying Hizdahr. She is torn.

The Farewell from "A Dance with Dragons". The Farewell The Last Night Daenerys spends her last night with Daario before marrying Hizdahr. She is torn.

The Farewell The Last Night Daenerys spends her last night with Daario before marrying Hizdahr. She is torn. The Decision She sends Daario away as a hostage to the Yunkish. She chooses duty over love. The Heartbreak Daenerys is devastated. She feels she has lost her true love.

The Memory The Memory from "A Dance with Dragons". The Memory The Loneliness Alone in the Dothraki sea, Daenerys thinks of Daario. She wonders if he is safe. The Regret She regrets sending him away.

The Memory from "A Dance with Dragons". The Memory The Loneliness Alone in the Dothraki sea, Daenerys thinks of Daario. She wonders if he is safe. The Regret She regrets sending him away.

The Memory The Loneliness Alone in the Dothraki sea, Daenerys thinks of Daario. She wonders if he is safe. The Regret She regrets sending him away. She wishes she could be with him. The Resolve Daenerys decides she must return to Meereen. She cannot abandon her people, but her heart remains with Daario.

midway through the book

before her wedding

after flying away