A Dawn of Onyx

Kane escorts Arwen to the great hall and surprises her by presenting her long-lost family. Arwen shares a joyful and tearful reunion with them, and although King Eryx and Princess Amelia are impatient to talk strategy, he dismisses them to enjoy a dinner with Arwen and her family. Arwen gives her mother the burrowroot concoction, and her mother soon strengthens.

Arwen’s mother, sister, and brother all warm up to Kane over the course of the dinner as he makes efforts to get to know them. After dinner, Kane goes to meet with Eryx and Amelia while Arwen visits with her mother, who expresses pride in Arwen’s bravery and healing abilities.

Arwen falls asleep in her chambers while waiting for Kane to return as he promised. When she wakes, he is in her bed, and she is in his arms. However, when Arwen attempts to become intimate with him, Kane is reluctant because he is not sure what the future holds, given the war. However, when Arwen admits to her feelings and declares that she wants to be his, Kane gives in to their mutual attraction.

Before matters progress too far, the amorous moment is interrupted by the distant fire of cannons.