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Chapter 18: A Knock on the Gate

Niamh couldn't help but smile as she took in the sight of Shandalar taking charge of the food for the journey.

She stopped General Aengus as he walked by.

"I see you convinced him to come," Niamh said. "I was sure he'd say no."

Aengus shook his head, "He said yes before I was even finished asking."

The General crossed his arms and looked at the Queen.

"Although he has no love for the King, Shandalar says he owes his queen. It seems his youngest son and his daughter were playing near the palace recently, and a kind elfmaiden with "fire hair" threw them apples from her balcony. The only balcony on that side of the palace is the King's… and yours."

Niamh jumped, startled at the connection Those little elflings outside the palace walls that one night were Shandalar's children.

"He says he owes you many thanks. Food was very scarce for weeks, and their elflings were hungry," Aengus bowed and continued on his way.

Niamh stood blinking tears from her eyes, a smoldering fire warmed her heart.
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