Iliza led Eric into the kitchen, where she had already set the table with dishes piled high with food. There was a platter of eggs, bacon, toast, and fruit, as well as a carafe of orange juice and a pot of coffee.
Iliza took a seat at the table, her eyes never leaving Eric as he hesitantly approached the table. She gestured for him to sit, and he did so, feeling slightly nervous and excited all at once.
"Help yourself," Iliza said, her voice velvety and inviting. "I made everything especially for you."
Eric began to serve himself, his hands shaking slightly as he filled his plate with food. He took a seat across from Iliza and started eating, feeling her eyes on him the entire time.
"You know, I've never sat down to have breakfast with a dragon before," Eric said, trying to keep the co
