Seraphim served a delicacy, its aroma filling every inch of the dining room, as the slightest intake alone was enough to let them forget about their predicament.
This was unexpected for Halo and Liam, they had initially anticipated a rush survey of their castle in search of the corpse of Fade of Bridle, but Seraph had other plans.
"Let's calm ourselves down before anything," she said.
Her injury had healed completely, but she was clearly still pushing through pain. Yet she'd not only spent hours preparing the meal, but had also gone to Mirror Steppe alone to gather all the supplies needed.
The moment the food touched his tongue, Halo couldn't help but blush, all his worries slowly softening. He'd never been a cook himself, he was the type to eat meat and insects raw. But he'd had his share of perfect meals before, and this was one of them.
