Leia stopped in front of them, her face lit up with a cheerful smile. "I'm ready. Let's go," she said, her gaze lingering on Kieran.
"Hm," Kieran responded with a subtle nod, and went ahead.
Leia waved at Ronan, then turned to follow Kieran. Once inside the car, she adjusted the seatbelt across her chest. Just as she settled in, Kieran glanced at her and said casually, "You look pretty."
The unexpected compliment caught Leia off guard. "Ah… thank you," she murmured, folding her hands neatly in her lap and turning her eyes forward, her cheeks faintly flushed.
Kieran started the engine, easing the car forward, only to hit the brakes moments later.
"Ronan!"
Leia exclaimed in surprise as Ronan opened the door and climbed into the backseat with a grin.
"I thought you said you weren't coming with us?" she asked, twisting in her seat to face him.
"You were practically begging me to come," Ronan teased, making himself comfortable.
"I never begged you," Leia snapped, glaring at him.
