Isi didn't ask any questions until they were both seated in the kitchen with iced juice and bread in front of them.
"Enna, who was that? It looked like-"
"It was Sileph."
Comprehension dawned on Isi's face, followed closely by confusion. "Why is he here?" she asked.
"He came for me." Enna's voice was flat, lifeless. "He said he loves me, but I know he doesn't. He and Finn got in a fight, and Sileph stabbed him. I hate Sileph!" said Enna vehemently.
"I'm sure Finn will be perfectly fine, Enna. Let's go see."
They found Finn's room, along with the palace physician. Finn looked up as they entered. His normally tan face was paper white and Enna cursed Sileph for the umpteenth time. How dare he! Enna had nearly forgotten him. Then he just had to show up. It was just so… Sileph.
"Are you alright, Enna?" asked Finn. Enna buried her emotions and forced a smile. She sat down on a chair that was next to his bed and tried to compose herself. "How do you feel?" she asked.
"I'm fine."
"You're a very convincing liar," she said. Finn chuckled, then stopped abruptly. His features tightened for an instant, then his face was smooth again. Enna tried to say something, but Finn quickly put his hand over her mouth.
"I'm fine, Enna. Actually, I'm worried about you," he said quietly. Enna was surprised. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Isi slip out of the room.
"Why are you worried about me?" she asked, baffled.
"I know it can't be easy for you to have Sileph here."
Enna bit her lip and tried to keep herself under control. She fiercely regretted telling Finn that Sileph had come. Her face must have given her away, because he sighed. "Don't."
"Don't what?"
"Don't blame yourself."
"Too late."
Finn opened his mouth to say something, then winced slightly.
"Are you alright?" asked Enna at once. "Does something hurt?"
Finn nodded and touched his lips. Enna rolled her eyes in mock exasperation, but she kissed him anyway. Finn smiled, then his expression became serious. "What are you going to do about him?"
"I don't know," said Enna, wanting to change the subject.
"Do you love him?" asked Finn quietly, as though he was afraid of the answer. Enna was horrified.
"No! How could you even say that? I-"
"Enna, Enna, calm down," said Finn. "Listen. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that. I know it's not true. I'm sorry. Enna, I-"
"No," Enna interrupted him. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have ever allowed this to happen. It's got to stop."
"Where are you going?" asked Finn, as Enna stood up. She smiled grimly.
"I'm going to go talk to Isi."
