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He was destined to be King.
She was never meant to exist.
Aeloria has spent centuries hiding the truth of her blood - a legacy tied to the very darkness threatening Middle-earth. She does not belong. She does not stay. She does not love.
Until Estel.
Across decades, friendship becomes something far more dangerous - a bond built on patience, trust, and stolen moments beneath the stars.
But the shadow remembers its own.
And this time, it has come to claim her.
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A story of shadow-born shame, star-lit longing, and a love that chooses the light anyway.
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⚠ Spoilers Ahead
This fic references a major reveal from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power that is central to Aeloria's story.
While the series itself is not fully retold, one important twist will not remain hidden.
Consider this your gentle warning beneath the stars ✨