Chapter 69

The doctor arrived soon after the guards had rushed out. He didn't try to talk, but just waved Rapunzel and Jordon out of the room as he pulled a tiny flask from his robes.

Later that evening, the Queen met with Rapunzel in her small study behind the throne room.

"How are you, Prince Jordon?"

"I am fine, your Majesty," he said while Rapunzel brushed his feathers. "I was just stunned, not hurt."

"How is Princess Neje?" asked Rapunzel.

"The doctor said it would be a long recovery, even with the potion. It will give us time to get reacquainted." The Queen shook her head in wonder. "Even now, I find it hard to believe that she can forgive me. If there is anything that I can do for you, anything at all, just ask."

"I need one of the pieces of the mirror," Jordon said.

"I have gathered every piece of that evil thing with my own hands and plan to crush it into sand. Then I will have it scattered through the mountains," said Queen Jeela. "What do you want with a piece of it?"