Chapter 82 | Dinner

Maven

The meeting with our patrol took longer than I would’ve liked. Rogue attacks are more frequent and although they’ve all been minor, it has caused everyone to be on edge and to be stretched thin.

By the time I get home, it’s almost time for dinner and I’m looking forward to eating with Amelia and having a relaxing night.

The moment I walk inside, I’m surprised to smell one of my favorite meals. Chicken fried steak and macaroni and cheese and I can smell some vegetables too, like fresh green beans and broccoli.

I look around and see Maggie setting everything out on a tray to take upstairs. I ask, "Have you seen Amelia today? How is she feeling?"

She gives a half-hearted smile, "Same as usual."

I nod my head and ask, "Is the food ready? I can take it up."

She says, "No, not yet. I'll bring it to you guys in a few minutes."

"Okay, if you say so, Mags." I walk upstairs, eager to finally spend time with Amelia. I walk into the room and immediately hear a popping sound and I look at