Retribution
“Unintentionally, yes, Your Grace. This compound already overworks her vital organs, and it needs to be in a balanced state. Any sudden incline or decline will cause her to go into shock, accompanied by a loss of control of normal bodily functions, be it a focal seizure or, in this case, transient vision loss. Whatever’s in her blood—it’s not something I’ve seen before. It reacts aggressively to chemicals.”
Bartholomew’s jaw tightened. His hands curled into fists at his sides, knuckles whitening. “Then fix it,” he ordered sharply. “Find out what’s in her blood. I don’t care how long it takes or how much it costs. I want her stable. I want her well.”
The doctor inclined his head. “Yes, Your
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