For a moment, Niamh could only breathe. She closed her eyes for a moment to collect herself before she answered.

“We had such a grand time,” Niamh smiled faintly.

Lord Beluar frowned and dismounted. He kneeled beside Aengus and Boru and took in the Queen’s condition. He signaled to one of his elves and sent him to get a small carriage to retrieve his guest.

Fergal voiced his displeasure regarding his bundling and stretched his wings joyfully when Boru released him. ...