But, before he could finish, Annette enthusiastically darts over to Snow, and, throws her arms around her; pulling Snow into her, and, lovingly embraces the now bewildered ‘trespassing rogue’. Snow’s thinking … I haven’t even accepted her son as my mate. … Please don’t tell me that she’s already accepted me as her daughter-in-law.
Annette keeps hold of her embrace on Snow; and, softly whispers in her ear, “Thank you, for saving Rose.”
Instantly; Snow is relieved … this wasn’t a ‘welcome to the family; daughter-in-law’ hug; it was simply a thank you hug. “You’re welcome … but; there’ really no need to thank me. I just did what I needed to do. That’s all.”
And, after hearing Snow’s humbly, modest response; Annette pulls Snow in even closer, and, holds her in a firmer, and, more loving emb
