Ramen

After Mia finished her warm bath, she longed to crawl into bed and rest her exhausted body. What an eventful day it had been. However, her rumbling stomach reminded her that she hadn't eaten since morning.

Dragging her tired legs, she descended the stairs in her pajamas. It was already late into the night, so the maids had retired to their quarters. Mia let out a frustrated sigh as she stood alone in the empty dining room, pondering her options. Should she go back to bed on an empty stomach? Definitely not. She knew she wouldn't be able to enjoy her sleep that way.

Left with no choice, she made her way directly to the kitchen to prepare something to eat. As she busied herself, a sudden chill ran down her spine, signaling the presence of someone else. Without even turning around, she knew who it was—the demigod, Shawn. She could feel his aura.

Mia's heart began to race in her chest as she slowly turned to face him. Shawn stood in the doorway, leaning against the frame, his face devoid