"That Kate and Cathal were meant for each other. They just don't see it right now." I chuckle. "I think they will soon be inseperable." I add.

"As for Tadgh, do not worry about him. I would have you even if I was made to go to the land under the waives and fight the folk who dwell their in allegiance with the firbolg. Tadgh will not stop me and his silly plan will be at naught when I am finished."

"That is wonderful" Andrasta says, "But he happens to have more men than you right now and we are in no condition to fight him."

"Aye, for now my love. For now. We will use the money from the MacRoth's marriage to Cathal to feed the clan through the winter and to purchase what we need to rebuild. We are not alone in this life either. The marriage will bring alliance with the MacRoths and that means protection." Eoghain says.

"Your plan may work." Andrasta says skeptically, "Or it may backfire and you will be a hunted man and we will never be together."

"It is possible." I say, pulling her closer to me. "But I think that you are worth the risk." I close my eyes and kiss her gently.