Chapter - 70

Alpha Evan seemed much calmer when he came back exactly half an hour later like he had promised he would.

Feeling too jittery, I'd ended up whipping out a quick dessert which consisted of chocolate covered strawberries. Just as I placed the plate full of the strawberries into the refrigerator, he walked into kitchen. That was also when the exact moment the timer of the oven went off.

Wordlessly, he wore a pair of oven mitts and took the dish out of the oven. "Smells good," he muttered, more to himself than me, seemingly much more relaxed now.

"It does," I agreed, inhaling the aroma of freshly melted cheese and other herbs.

I watched as a small, almost proud smile graced his lips before he grabbed two plates and plated the food for us. I grabbed two spoons and glasses while he did that and together we carried it all to the small dining table in the living room.

Like a true gentleman, he pulled the chair out for me, pushing it in once I was seated and taking his own seat next to me