In this excerpt from "Anna and the French Kiss" by Stephanie Perkins, a character pleads with someone to promise they won't leave her once they meet another person. She emphasizes the importance of this promise, highlighting her vulnerability and fear of abandonment. Her words reveal her deep emotions and the significance of the relationship to her.

I'm serious! You have to promise me right now, that you won't leave me once you meet him. Most people would run." "I'm not most people." I smile."I know. But you still have to promise."His eyes lock on mine."Anna, I promise that I will never leave you.