Annabelle could only shake her head.

His eyes narrowed further as he asked, “Have you ever had any alcohol before?”

The shake of her head seemed to anger him further as he swore beneath his breath and paced away before saying; “Next time, don't just collect whatever is handed to you like an idiot.”

Annabelle didn't have the breath to answer him so she only nodded once again.

Gone was the concerned look she had thought she saw in his eyes, now he merely looked at her like a pest he couldn't wait to get rid of.

Good, maybe that was what she should have done since. Annoy him to...