Levina's expression flickered from dopey to surprise as she met Lucien's amused eyes. Wide-eyed, she tried to scamper away, but Lucien's arm caught her as though in sync with her thoughts. She tried to wiggle out of his grip but failed. She sighed in frustration, slapping his chest until her arms hurt.
"Is that how you thank me for watching after you all night?" he asked after she settled down, his eyes gleaming with amusement.
Levina huffed. "I don't remember asking you to watch over me," she shot back.
"And you snored like hell," he continued.
Levina tried to wiggle away again, another futile attempt. "I do not snore. You don't know what you heard," she muttered, her cheeks red from embarrassment.
"Oh, I heard you just fine, snoring and clinging on to me like a suckling child." Lucien feigned annoyance.
Levina shot him a threatening glare. Lucien broke into laughter, releasing her from his tight grip.
"You are a grumpy one, you know that?" he asked breathlessly.
