"I shall need Queen Willow's presence!" Merlina announced seriously.
"Somebody called my name!" A pop of white smoke heralded the appearance of Willow. She kissed Zephyr's cheek before she faced the visitors.
"Oh, it's you, my good friend!" Willow was pleasantly surprised to see an old friend. She hugged Merlina loosely. Their cheeks touched as greeting.
Willow nodded to Chief Smolder's respectful bow.
"Congratulations, my friend! You're finally married!"
"Thank you but I'm sure you have other business here at the palace!"
"Yes, yes!" Merlina smiled momentarily before she became sober again. "I need your help! King Zephyr told me to identify this devil through his venom! I identified him but he is not familiar!"
Their friendship survived several hundred years. They seldom see each
