Bath before dnner

Marco dropped his cup when he received the telegram from Jordan, telling him that Jessie had been struck by an arrow. "How bad is it?" Marco asked urgently. Jordan responded that they had managed to get her to a city and the poison had been removed, but he had to leave. "Go, and send a telegram," Marco instructed. Jordan promised he would, and quickly ran out to his carriage, heading toward the house.

Meanwhile, the people were curious about the sudden urgency. Darnell stepped forward to address them. "One of our queens has been severely injured while on duty," he announced. "The mayor is going to assess her condition and determine the extent of her injuries." He mentioned all the cities, towns, counties, and even the prisons and homesteads to explain the gravity of the situation.

When Marco finally arrived at the house, he was met with the sight of Jessie being carefully carried upstairs and placed in bed. The room was filled with tension, as her condition remained uncertain. Marco’s mind raced, the weight of the news settling heavily on him. He knew he had to remain strong for her, but fear gnawed at him, uncertain of what the future held.