Chapter 82
"Does this look to be enough? I want to make sure they are both well-fed. I’ve seen how soldiers eat and I don’t think I have enough," Janice said, panicking as she looked over what she planned to do for dinner.
Rose wished to know if her sight was different from Janice’s. "You have taken out all of this meat for just four men. It looks to be enough. Zayne didn’t eat much when we had dinner with him and the guards at the gates seemed to be full with what you offered them. How much can Finn eat?"
"You would be surprised how much they can eat. Even the small ones. Thank goodness we have to go to the market to get what you need. I will need to buy chicken and some kind of drink they might like. What would you like to eat?" Janice asked in a hushed tone.
Rose laughed at Janice trying to be secretive. Lately, Janice had been trying to cook what Rose wanted when Zayne was not present but Rose liked everything. "I want whatever you are cooking for them."
"You are no fun, Rose. I would have sneaked in a dish just for you. Go on to get dressed so we can go to the market to get what you need and to have more food to feed these men. Wear something nice," Janice said, gently nudging Rose toward the door.
"I am going to wear this dress. There isn’t anything wrong with it," Rose said, looking down at the green dress. It had even received a compliment from Zayne. "I only need to braid my hair so it isn’t blown around by the wind. I will wait for you by the front door."
"I thought we were going to get all dressed up and enjoy this being one of my last days here with you until you return. The dress will have to do. Give me a moment to get my list and money," said Janice.
Rose stepped to the right to let Janice walk ahead. "Must we tell him that we are leaving?" She wondered.
Rose exited the kitchen to look around for Zayne or Finn. They had not long arrived but already she was leaving with Janice. It would be fun if the two could join her and Janice. "There you are. I will be leaving with Janice now to go to the market. She fears that there isn’t much food for the two of you. I will get what I need at the same time."