Home is Where Home is (POV)

The air becomes really thick and heavy just like before, making it difficult to breathe again.

A lot more difficult to breathe than before, I think.

Luckily, it didn't last long since everyone stops staring when mister Max leers at them for the first time since we had sat down at our table.

Mister Max also appears to be annoyed, and the people seem to be avoiding his gaze as if they do not want to challenge him. Some people even appear to be afraid of him, but most people aren't.

They just aren't interested anymore.

Maybe it is because we are no longer playing the card-guessing game.

"Don't worry about them, Christina. Even in a den of lions, a King is still a King. Anyway, let us eat. The foods are quite delicious, especially when you are this hungry. And don't be shy. Have as much as you want."

Mister Max is right.

The foods are really delicious, and I can eat as much as I want.