~ Bound of Fate ~ Thorn's words echoed in my ears, making my heart race with anticipation. "I would love to savor your cooking," he said with genuine enthusiasm. Butterflies fluttered in my stomach as he took my hand and guided me back to the dining table. His grasp was firm and warm, only letting go to pull out a chair for me. Sitting side by side, our eyes met, and he teased with a smile, "Let's see how good you are in the kitchen." He twirled the pasta with his fork and took a bite, a bright smile spreading across his face. Each bite he took seemed to bring him pure joy. "You're more than good, Ada," he said, genuinely impressed. His playful wink added charm. "You're good enough to be a wife." His clumsy but sweet confession made me giggle uncontrollably. As I took a bite of my own

