Chapter 30

"WOW!" Kier wipes his mouth and looks at me. He took the glass filled with water and drank it. "When did you learn to cook?"

"I just followed the instructions in the cookbook," I replied. I am very hungry. This is my third plate of rice. "Do you want more rice?"

He shook his head. "I'm full. I certainly won't be hungry when you become my wife."

"There's no charge for illusion," I whispered. I didn’t pay attention to what he said. I saw Kier open his mouth so I pointed the fork in his face. "Let me finish eating first before you speak and I might lose my appetite."

He listened and kept his mouth shut. But while I was eating, he was watching. I just didn't look at him anymore. I ignored him even though I almost choked because I couldn't chew the food in my mouth properly.

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WHEN I woke up I felt very thirsty. I groaned. Why do I feel so hot? I feel like I'm getting burned. Moaning, I opened my eyes. I was stunned to notice that the surroundings were dark.

I remember falling asleep