Not Under My Control

Ladislas placed Anna into the bathtub and slipped in after her.

"Are you joining me?" Anna asked softly. Bath time remained for them to simply chat about their day and flirt. No matter how much Penelope struggled with the two of them spending too much time in the bathroom, Anna and Ladislas ignored her. Over time, Penelope had gotten used to it and promptly asked them to give her half an hour's time before the couple stepped into the bathroom themselves. It had worked out fine this far.

"I don't think I can stand around any longer. Smack me if I fall asleep before you. I don't want us to drown right after we got you back," Ladislas joked.

"I'll try to stay awake," Anna assured before softly tapping on the small space beside her.