It was from that gentle kiss on the forehead, that things were different between Niamh and Lorcan.

He led Niamh back around to the village center where a small crowd still lingered.

“We must leave you now. I need to plan a proper coronation for your Queen. Will you all come?”

There was the briefest of pauses, but cheers went up and clapping began.

Lorcan was not done, however, “This day marks a new beginning. It is a new beginning between you…and between ...