Chapter 77: Bitter

As we stepped inside, the massive pillars, all carved and fancy-looking, holding up the high-painted ceiling greeted me. The paintings hanging on the wall caught the light from the huge chandeliers. The floor was smooth marble, polished so shiny you could almost see your reflection. Right smack in the middle was this massive wooden table, all carved and shiny. A colossal wooden table at the center and thrones-for-chairs around it – fit for a royal feast.

Samantha suddenly said, "I cook your favorite, cooked exactly how you like it."

Nicholas nodded, “Thank you, Sam. I'm looking forward to it."

"And don't worry about the warriors' meals. I took care of that too, along with the other servants." She took a seat to the left like she owned the place. "I ensured everything is handled”

Her words grated on me a little. It felt like she was trying to assert that she knew everything going on. Well, she won that one.

As we settled down for dinner, the aroma of Samantha's cooking env