"Annie... did you know? Last time, you made her stand outside the door for an entire afternoon..." Eleanor said, her face flushing as she gave Eric's arm a light punch.
"Oh, really? It seems she's learned her lesson then," Eric chuckled, deliberately pinching Eleanor's toes.
...
Eric stayed at Fougeres Castle for half a month, caring for Eleanor.
He did his best to restrain himself, trying to be as gentle and harmless as possible whenever they were in bed together.
After she fell asleep, Eric would move to a separate bed and try his best not to sleep too soundly.
Eric wasn't sure what good it would do, but he hoped it offered Eleanor some measure of comfort.
He didn't set off for England until the week before Christmas.
It took him two days to reach Gloucester.
