Haris sounded annoyed by my doubt: "Don't worry. He won't recall without my aid."
As long as I get what I desire, so will you.
His face softened.
I requested for another bottle of the miraculous medicine.
I had never forgotten that Elizabeth was still in the picture.
She'd disclose my strategy if she told Stephan Buther. This couldn't happen.
When I reached for Haris' bottle, he instantly retracted his hand.
I handed him my wallet without counting its contents.
Only then did he give me the miraculous medicine.
With a nod, I picked up Stephan Buther and took him back to the castle. Once he was in bed, I called a maid and went to Elizabeth.
I knocked.
As I waited outside Elizabeth's room, a maid delivering hot porridge approached.
I grabbed the maid's dish and followed her inside Elizabeth's room.
I put the magic potion to the oatmeal while no one was looking. I told myself I was OK.
Everyone who stood in my path should be punished.
POV: Elizabeth