Chapter 51

Melody Reese

We ignored the bell and finished cleaning up, dressed up, and went downstairs. Draven decided to prepare something to eat for us, and the stuff about Nova was momentarily forgotten. "Goodness me, this is so sweet." I spoke with food in my mouth, humming after I swallowed the first spoonful.

"I'm glad it's to your liking; now eat and replace the energy you lost at the square." Instead of replying, I stuffed my mouth with the roasted potatoes and juicy steak. I took turns mixing the meat with gravy and baby spinach and downing them with a glass of cold apple juice. Every spice was well blended—the salt, the oil, everything.

"Gosh, baby, slow down before you choke." He teased me when I didn't look up or utter a word. Within minutes, my plate and glass were all cleared, looking as clean as they could get without water.

"Honestly, that was the most tasty meal I've ever had, apart from the one your mom prepared for me." I lowered my voice on the last part, wiping my mouth with