Agnes was the Elf King's daughter, and she had fallen deeply in love with Matias, and he with her. But knowing that her Father would not approve of her marrying a mortal, the two of them had secretly married. Her Father did eventually come to accept his daughter's choice, but he demanded that Matias go into service for him as a knight in his Elvin army for several years. Even so, Matias tried to be home with his ladies as often as he could.
"Do you really have to go away again so soon?" asked Olivia...
"Yes, I do..."
"But I'll be back as soon as I can."
Agnes felt the baby kick and took Matias' hand and placed it on her belly. "Do you feel that?"
'Yes, I do..."
"Well, that's your new little son or daughter..."
"I would love a son,"
"...but I'd be just as happy even if it is another little girl."
Then he turned to Olivia,
"I have to leave again for a few days..."
"And I trust that you'll help look after your Mother and little sister while I'm gone."
Yes, of course I will, Papa."
"Well, it looks like I'm leaving you in good hands."
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