Chapter 208 Are you Alright?
"Try it. It’s delicious," she offered, a few pink bubbles floating around them. Leo’s sulky expression transformed instantly as he eagerly accepted the shrimp, devouring it as if afraid someone might snatch it away.
Dave watched with wide eyes from the side, the crab claw in his hands dropping to the plate before him. It felt like a slap to his face; he had just asked Hera to feed him, but she had sent him away, only to offer Leo a morsel without any prompting. Dave realized that Leo held a special place in Hera’s eyes, and perhaps even in her heart. Grinding his teeth in defiance, he refused to accept defeat. He was determined to win Hera’s affection, even if it meant competing against his friends what more Leo?
Leo’s eyes turned to crescents as he chewed on the shrimp Hera had given him. "It really tastes good," he remarked happily. Yet, it wasn’t just the flavor that brought him joy; it was the shared fork. He eagerly watched Hera use the same utensil to eat more food, not showing a hint of disdain even though it had touched his lips.
As he watched Hera eat with the same fork, Leo’s throat went dry, his mind wandering to less-than-decent thoughts. Her lips opening and closing, a bit of sauce grazing them, made them seem shiny and inviting. When she licked the sauce off, Leo felt even more flustered. He reached for the wine, downing its contents in one gulp before hastily averting his gaze and focusing on shelling the shrimps. Once finished, he excused himself for a moment to use the restroom, conveniently located within the private room.
Leo scrubbed his hands vigorously, ensuring no scent of shrimp lingered on his skin. As he washed, he attempted to quell his racing heart. He couldn’t fathom why his thoughts of Hera took a less-than-proper turn, especially when she was dressed modestly. Perhaps his emotions were clouding his judgment, but he remained steadfast in his respect for her.
In no time, Leo returned to his seat. Dave persisted in his attempts to coax Hera into feeding him, casting envious glances at Leo. The smugness that had adorned Dave’s face earlier vanished in an instant. Leo’s wine glass had been refilled, prompting him to take another sip before delving into the food Hera had placed on his plate. Yet, amidst his own meal, Leo made sure to attend to Hera, serving her additional food and offering her the shrimp he had peeled.
Leo happily indulged in his meal, his mind now clear of any indecent thoughts about Hera. He stole a glance at her, noticing her indifference toward Dave, who sat in his seat with a disgruntled expression. Leo quietly scoffed at Dave’s arrogance, thinking he could easily win Hera’s affection. Leo felt a surge of confidence knowing that Hera had shown him more attention than Dave.
Still, Leo understood that his efforts were not enough, and he couldn’t afford to become complacent. He knew he had to work hard to win Hera’s affection. Yet, despite his best intentions, his gaze kept gravitating toward Hera’s face, then lingering on her lips. She effortlessly captivated him with her appearance, causing his heart to race and his body to heat up. Familiar sensations coursed through him, originating from his navel and spreading downward, igniting a fire within him.
His fists tightened, and he chastised himself for lacking self-control over his desires. Yet, in the same breath, he acknowledged the undeniable pull he felt towards Hera, recognizing it as a testament to his intense attraction to her. He longed to be her partner, and his body’s response seemed to confirm this desire. However, he was also wary of giving Hera the impression that he was solely interested in her body like any other sleazy man out there.