AUTHOR POV
Kemper surveyed the two plates before him. He looked up as he shot Velicia a stare that made her swallow hard.
What does that mean? Did she even stand a chance of winning?
He took a bite of Janette’s first, nodding appreciatively. Then, he moved to Velicia's dish. She held her breath as he took a generous forkful.
She watched his face as he tasted it. He frowned as she felt her heart jump out of her mouth.
After a moment of silence that felt like an eternity, his expression shifted.
“This… is surprisingly good.”
Her heart soared as he continued tasting, his brows furrowed in concentration.
Janette’s face paled, and she could see the panic creeping in.
“Which one will it be, Alpha?” Janette asked, forcing a smile.
Kemper wiped his mouth and looked between us. “I mu
