At first, Finn lowered his voice teasingly, raising an eyebrow as he gently tousled Annie's hair. The familiar warmth and scent of him instantly soothed her, like stepping into the safety of a well-worn embrace.

She leaned into him just slightly, then recounted what had just happened in a soft voice.

"Sofia's boyfriend, Roy, came up and harassed me. When I pushed him away, he tried to grab me and force a kiss."

"Luckily, I got away."

Annie bit her lip as she spoke, her fingers tugging lightly ...