Chapter 17 - : 17 : A Taste of Happiness!
The grand dining hall of the Grimclaw Palace was alive with the sounds of laughter and conversation. The long banquet table was filled with an extravagant feast—roasted meats, steaming vegetables, golden-brown pastries, and freshly baked bread. The rich aroma of seasoned dishes filled the air, making even the most disciplined of warriors eager to dig in.
At the head of the table, Ivy hesitantly picked up a fork and stared at the food in front of her—a beautifully plated fish cutlet, golden and crispy on the outside, with steam rising from the tender white meat within.
Her crimson eyes shimmered with curiosity as she took her first bite.
The moment the food touched her tongue, she froze.
Then—
She hummed in pure delight, cupping her cheek with her left hand as the warmth of the dish spread through her body.
"It’s sooo good! I’ve never eaten anything like this before!" Ivy exclaimed, her small body trembling with excitement.
Sitting beside her, Aiden chuckled, his expression filled with warmth as he reached out and patted her head.
"I told you, Ivy. From now on, you’ll have whatever you want." His voice was gentle, filled with an undeniable love that made her heart squeeze.
Ivy looked up at him with bright, thankful eyes before eagerly taking another bite.
Beside Aiden, Luna was already halfway through her own meal, her fluffy wolf ears twitching in approval as she munched on a roasted leg of meat.