Chapter 36

Isabeau's POV

“Remember Loic’s words, trust yourself.” Aello reminds me.

I take a deep breath, and try to muster up as much courage as I can. I'm going to need it if I want to go through with this.

The kitchen was refurbished for this specific event, it's been partitioned into two. One side for Allegra, complete with all the appliances she might need and the same for me. This was done probably to prevent us from getting in each other's way. Something I'm really grateful for. I move to my side of the kitchen.

Loic stands at the side of my table and offers me his famous reassuring smile, ready to taste whatever I finally put out.

I stand nervously in front of the ingredients, and I try to recall all the different Lycan dishes Lyric taught me.

However, none of them feel quite right for this competition.

“Trust your instincts.” Aello repeats again.

“Okay..” I murmur.

Suddenly a thought pops into my head.

Arlo said we could cook anything. Meaning it doesn't have to be a Lycan dish.

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