*Jack*
I stare at Olivia. She had closed her eyes as soon as the words were spoken, as though her admission had taken all her remaining strength. Does she think she is dying, in need of a deathbed confession? Why has she said such a thing? Had she suddenly climbed out of bed, removed all her clothes, and run through the London streets stark naked, I wouldn’t be more surprised.
A sound startles me, and to my everlasting irritation, my body jerks. The nurse is standing at the foot of the bed. Do they all have to creep around? I’m going to insist bells be sewn onto everyone’s clothes so I’m aware of them approaching.
“Was she awake?” she asks.
I nod, “For a minute.”
“Did you give her anything to drink?” She asks.
“No.” I admit.
Colleen scowls at me as though I have revealed that I had
