Chapter 386: Alexandra’s Decision
She then peeked shyly at Kaiden, who, by the time she finished her sentence, was already grinning. Alexandra instantly averted her gaze.
"I’d love to have you, Alexandra," he declared without missing a beat. The fidgeting of the blonde woman increased tenfold.
...
Despite donning the maid uniform, Alexandra didn’t get far in her attempts to hover by the counter and serve. Nyx grabbed her wrist with one hand, Aria with the other, and between the two of them, she was dragged toward the table.
"Sit. Eat," Nyx ordered, glaring as if daring the blonde to argue.
"I-I can’t-" Alexandra started, only for Aria to press her down into a chair with a gentle but firm hand.
"Let me guess," Aria spoke up with eyes of disapproval, "You want to serve us and then eat later. Oh, and you don’t want to eat monster meat but something much cheaper."
Seeing the blonde woman’s innocent expression that all but confirmed her thoughts, Aria smiled. "You’ve earned this seat as much as the rest of us."
Alexandra wrung her skirt anxiously, but the resolve of the two women was iron. She stayed put in her seat.
Moments later, steaming platters of drake flank hit the table. The monster’s meat had been grilled to perfection, the outer sear glistening in rich oils and spices while the inner flesh remained succulent and juicy. Even just the scent was intoxicating, sharp, and savory with a faint sweet undertone unique to drakes.
The first bite made Alexandra’s eyes go wide. Then, brimming tears spilled down her cheeks as she covered her mouth with both hands. "I-It’s... so good," she whimpered between hiccupped sobs. "I’ve never... eaten anything this delicious in my life..."
Her teary smile lit up the whole room, leaving even Luna pausing mid-chew to stare at her softly.