“I’m sorry. Whatever it was...”
Richard turned to the doctor. “Is she lying, or is she really unable to remember?”
Treise looked frightened, glancing at the doctor.
“I doubt she remembers the worst of it. The drug was a powerful amphetamine mixed with an illegal aphrodisiac. It’s quite popular in the Middle East, where it circulates freely in clandestine harems. There have been several cases of incurable amnesia and insanity reported. Your cousin, here, was very lucky. No permanent harm evident.”
Richard exhaled, “I’m glad of that, at least.” He shook his head at Treise. “You’ve been a very wicked, very stupid girl. You could have killed both of us.”
She hid her face in her hands. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I love you so much, Richard. I risked everything to win you back from Lissa.”
