Chapter 52: THIRD POV.
"This is actually pretty good. How'd you make this?" Jacob said after tasting the first bite of Persephone's cooking.
He looked down at the plate with wide eyes, genuinely surprised by the flavor.
He had expected something simple, maybe even a bit bland, but the taste was rich and unlike anything he had eaten in the village so far.
"I'm glad you like it," Persephone said. She sat back slightly, watching him with a soft expression.
There was a bit of pride in her voice, and she seemed to relax as she saw him enjoy the meal.
"You never told me you were this good of a cook. Is there some kind of special ingredient?" Jacob asked with simmering eyes.
He took another bite, savoring the way the different sea herbs and fresh fish blended together.
He looked like a kid who had just discovered a new favorite snack. He was so impressed that he didn't even notice the tension starting to fill the room.
Persephone giggled, enjoying his reaction.
