*Aleric's POV* I was glad I got to work together with my mate in the kitchen. When we came in, everyone was waiting for us in the foyer. I felt her trying to hide her face. Which was a little funny given her boldness just now. We had been gone for a long time. I understand they all had questions, but I needed to feed her first, and I wanted some privacy, knowing they wouldn't leave if I only asked them to. I used the alpha's command on them through the mind link and everyone cleared out immediately. Now we get cooking, I thought gloomily. I have only tried to cook twice before, and it is worth noting that both times ended in disaster. After those two failed attempts, I totally left the cooking for those who could do it and just did the easiest part, eating. When she announced how hungry s

