Chapter 92

As such, he thought perhaps a break, where Ken had to constantly look at him and thus admit he’d lived, would do her some good. And it wouldn’t hurt him to have a well-balanced dinner, either. Mass-produced sandwiches and cereal aside, he wanted something more wholesome. A real setup with metal utensils and cloth napkins, delivered with a smile.

He ordered things he never thought he would want. Brussels sprouts, a baked sweet potato with brown sugar, and lamb chops, served medium-rare. And he ate all of it, stopping only at the bones. Part of him wanted dessert, too, but he thought he might burst if he did. His face, after clearing the plate, was enough to make Kenna laugh, the first true break from seriousness since they’d reunited. “What?” he called her out on it with a big grin. “The food here is amazing.”

“You probably think all food is ambrosia right now,” she pointed out, poking some of the inedible leftovers with her fork. “I’m surprised you didn’t lick the plate.”