Angry Neck Kisses

Under the cover of darkness, Jean slipped out of the mansion and made his way towards the garden after he saw Alexa was standing alone near the fountain. The moon bathed the landscape in a soft glow, setting a somber tone for the confrontation that was about to take place. He found Alexa still alone, standing with empty eyes near the marble fountain.

"Alexa," Jean called out, his voice echoing in the quiet garden. She turned around, her eyes widening in surprise as she recognized him.

"Jean," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "What are you doing here? No, don't meet me alone. Gilbert might saw us."

He strode towards her. "We need to talk about your engagement to Gilbert."

Alexa took a step back, she was about to run but Jean held her hand, her eyes darting to the mansion in fear. "Jean, please let me go. If anyone sees us..."

But Jean was too hurt, too angry to listen. "So you're just going to marry him? Why don't you tell me? You lied to me. You said that you barely remember h