Megan POV

I don’t know what I expected after my confirmation as the Righ, but this wasn’t it.

I stare at the proceedings, not knowing what to make of them.

Balin has been glued to my side ever since we found out.

“A feast?” I echo, feeling a little unnerved by the gorgeous garlands being prepared.

Balin clasps my hand, “Don’t worry about it yet. Come with me. I want to take you somewhere.”

I reluctantly look over my shoulder at the preparations underway before allowing him to lead me farther into the forest. We are moving from the elves' village into a deeper part of the Forest of Shadows....