"And about what I want to do, it will be my pleasure," Vee said, moving her hand to wrap it around his neck, with a contented smile on her face.
"Alita!" Axel's voice echoed, making Vee freeze just before her hand could touch Laurence. The interruption made Vee release Laurence from the invincible hold she placed on him, and the latter took to his heels once more the moment he realized he could move again. But he didn't go far when his steps paused and he remained in one spot, unable to move further.
Alita also stilled when she heard her name. She recognized the voice as Axel's, and without waiting for another second, she turned around to look at him, but her effort was in vain. As much as she tried to turn, she could only see who called her if Vee chose to turn.
