“So let me see if I understand,” said Angeline, frowning. “This fairy has tried to kill my son on two occasions, but she's working with us because there is an uprising?” She paused. “No, I don't get it.”

“Opal's insane but she's not stupid,” said Holly.

Angeline glanced at the glowering figure, a head taller than the other fairies. “She's insane?”

“Oh yes,” laughed Opal. “Totally mad. But who wouldn't be?”

Angeline's heart twinged. “Can't you heal her with your magic?”

“No,” said Holly, sadly.

Opal's laughter faltered when she saw the look of sympathy, not pity, on Angeline's face.