We walk most of the way quickly and in silence. As we near the dunn, I stop. Eoghain stops and looks back at me.

"What is it?" he asks.

"Perhaps we should part company here. If we go any further, we run the risk of being seen together."

"You are right," he says, taking me quickly into his arms.

"Eoghain, be careful. I know she is your sister, but evil is the only thing that lives in her heart and mind. We both know what she is capable of doing."

He kisses me to stop the flood of words that are escaping my lips. He then speaks softly into my ear still holding me close.

"I will be careful, if only so that I may hold you in my arms again."

We kiss once more then I reluctantly part from him to make my way to my taigh. Still somewhat drunk on both whiskey and Eoghain, I ponder what an odd day it has been as I walk along by myself now. I cannot help but have the feeling that something terrible has already, or is about to happen.