Chapter 153- A Glimpse of Fear
He flipped each steak quickly, then drizzled oil from a small bottle, followed by a dash of salt and pepper. Finally, he covered the pan with the steel bowl and pushed it into the glowing red coals, letting the meat cook slowly.
With everything set, Alex returned to where Selene was sitting under the overhang of the small hill. He sat beside her in silence, the two of them watching the calm sky, its pastel hues bleeding into the snowy landscape.
Hans and Hook were squirming impatiently near the fire, their eyes flicking constantly toward the coals.
But Alex and Selene sat in peaceful quiet, with Hati lying comfortably beside them.Alex leaned back, resting his hand on the rocky ground behind him.It brushed against Selene’s.She didn’t pull away.
A light blush colored her cheeks as she stared up at the rocky hilltop above, pretending to be completely unaware.We’re holding hands again... What do I do? Should I take it back?Her heart fluttered, and her mind spun in circles.
Meanwhile, Alex wasn’t doing much better.
Inside his head:White Alex was practically dancing. "Yes! Yes! We’re finally getting somewhere! Progress!"Black Alex, arms crossed, allowed a small smile.
Back in reality:Half an hour passed quietly.Alex stood up, brushing off some snow from his cloak.He stepped toward the fire and carefully pulled the iron pan from the glowing coals.He lifted the steel bowl covering it—
A rich, mouthwatering aroma instantly filled the air.Hati perked up, ears twitching. He sprang to his feet, tail wagging enthusiastically.Hans and Hook followed right behind him, eyes wide, mouths already watering.
Alex took out two paper plates from his spatial ring—his last ones.With a fork, he carefully slid one juicy steak onto each plate. Steam rose in lazy curls, carrying the scent of perfectly marinated meat.
He stood and handed one of the plates to Selene along with a fork.The second? He bent down and offered it to Hati, who barked once in glee and began devouring it.