The incestuous relationship between the twins, which drives much of the plot.
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The Secret
The Forbidden Love
The Discovery
Bran catches Jaime and Cersei having sex.They are lovers, not just siblings.
The Push
Jaime pushes Bran from the window to protect their secret. He says, 'The things I do for love.'
The Bond
Jaime and Cersei are inseparable. Their love is passionate and destructive.
The Separation
The Distance
The Capture
Jaime is captured by Robb Stark. Cersei is desperate to free him.
The Letters
Cersei writes to Tywin, urging action. She is lost without Jaime.
The Vulnerability
Cersei's power is tied to Jaime's presence. His absence weakens her.
early in the story, revealed through Bran's discovery
