"But what?"
"Their voices... they spoke in a strange way, as if they haven't been speaking for a long time. But everything after drinking that poison is just darkness and pain. I'm sorry, I can't..."
I straightened up, making a decision. "There might be a way to see what you can't remember."
"Kaine," Ed warned, knowing where I was going with this. "She's still weak."
"Brother," Mellie added, "a mind link in her condition..."
But the young woman sat up straighter, wiping her tears. "You want to look into my memories?"
I nodded. "It could be dangerous in your current state. But if you're willing..."
"Do it," she said firmly. "Please. I need to know what they made me do. And..." Her hands clenched into fists. "I want them caught."
Ed cursed under his breath, but moved to adjust the monitors. "If we're doing this, we're doing it my way. Any sign of distress and I'm pulling you both out, king or not."