They reached the front door, and Anne's hand was about to turn the doorknob. She wanted to quickly make sure that the food they ordered matched Eland's taste and check if anything was missing from the dishes. But before her hand could reach the doorknob, Eland stopped her.

"Don't you want to keep me company tonight?"

Anne blinked slowly, quickly digesting Eland's words that instantly made her goosebumps rise. "You promised me, right? Besides, our wedding is six months away. Can you be patient?"

Eland sighed in resignation. "That's too long, An." Irritated, he pulled Anne closer by her waist. Her back pressed against his chest. He held her tightly...