Annabelle's eyes flew wide open, and she began to struggle.
Leona wasn't about to let her get away. He wrapped one arm tightly around her waist, used his other hand to pin hers against his chest, and kissed her fiercely.
"Mmph... Mmph!"
Leona didn't let her go, but his kiss was gentle.
'Annabelle Linton, don't even think you can shake me off. I'm never leaving you, not in this lifetime.'
When the kiss ended, Annabelle was completely exhausted.
Leona took the opportunity to pull her into a hug and plant another kiss on her cheek.
Without a second thought, Annabelle swung her hand to slap him. Leona caught it with ease, a roguish grin spreading across his face. "Hitting is affection, scolding is love, and when love runs deep, you kick. Be good. I'll let you kick me when we get home. There are too many people here, so don't make a scene."
The people around them burst into laughter.
