#Chapter28

Blade studied his kitten as she stood in the kitchen, cooking. Cooking for him. He'd noticed how much she'd been different, how much she'd gotten closer to him. It was as though she had become accustomed to being around him, almost as though she was comfortable enough to open her heart for him. Almost.

She didn't say a word as she prepared the meal on the table, hoping that it was to his satisfaction. She'd never cooked for him before, she'd never cooked for anyone in that matter. And she hoped that he would approve of her cooking skills, that he'd like it.

Sitting at the table, he scanned...