Adar is not alone in his goal a find home and ensure freedom for his children. There is one more person, who loves them just as much as he does. The Uruks face many hardships, but they are fortunate to have both Father and Mother. WARNING: English is not my first language Posted also on archiveofourown.org - with author's notes, TW's and updates.

For many nights the shadow assassin's been stalking the dark woods, killing orcs. One night she is not able to outwit them and finds herself shackled in the enemy's lair. She knows her time is up, brought below ground to face justice for her bloodlust from the one they call Adar. --- He treads the damp earth on his way to see the prisoner. The shadow assassin who's been killing off his children in the woods at night. A she-elf the Uruks said she was. He can't wait to see her, to see her shiver and beg for death before he's through with her. --- This is a story of vengeance, past ghosts, dark hearts, and twisted love. Blood is flowing and lust is burning. Barriers are broken and depraved souls entwine. It's a journey towards a new future for both the shadow assassin and the commander of the Uruks. Will they both arrive at their destination? Tropes: enemies to lovers, stabby FMC, touch him/her and die, fast burn, spice (and lots of it), found family, burn the world for her, kill for him, morally gray characters

Adar had been captured by Halbrand and Galadriel. Unsure of what to do with him, Galadriel asks Eilith to watch over him. She knows that Eilith has the powers and means to ensure Adar does not escape.