Under the Same Roof

Eulalia curled up under the blanket, her eyes stinging from the pungent smell of antiseptic.

Percival didn't know what to say. After applying the medicine, he picked up his pajamas and headed into the bathroom.

The sound of running water filled the room. Struggling, Eulalia sat up to grab some pills from the drawer. She didn't even bother with water, just dry-swallowed them.

Percival was quick in the bathroom. He came out in less than ten minutes, got into bed, and pulled Eulalia into his arms, blanket and all.

Feeling uncomfortable with his assertive embrace, Eulalia shifted a bit and finally said, somewhat annoyed, "Can you sleep in another room?"

"Where should I sleep?"

Eulalia looked drained. "There are plenty of rooms. If you can't find one, go sleep in Evadne's room. You slept just fine there the night before last, didn't you?"

"When did I ever sleep in her room?"

Eulalia tensed up, almost imperceptibly. So Percival hadn't slept with Evadne? Then what about the marks on Evadne's