Forbidden, he tells me I am. Forbidden to leave and forbidden to see our cousins who are as dear to me as my brothers are. He cannot deny me, and he knows this. I am not his wife, nor his daughter, not one for him to dismiss. Freely I followed him, yet freely I will depart.
Of course, I am forbidden to go alone. He assigns his three best to escort me. He forgets how much better I am than any of these three pups. Ecthelion fights well, but I have more years of experience, and Glorfindel’s riding is subpar compared to mine. Egalmoth was chosen for his wit, and yet I find it humorous to think these three will keep me from my goal.
Author's Chapter Notes:
Aredhel