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 ...