Chapter 247 â Tamed Beast (2)
Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan
The food smelled delicious, and Annette swallowed, her mouth watering. Quickly, she sat down in the chair Raphael had pulled out for her. Meals were served as they were hungry, and Raphaelâs favorite steak had even been prepared.
He watched her tenderly as he cut into his food.
Annette had eaten a lot today.
It had always bothered him, how little she consumed. Though she had been born into a prosperous family, she had little appetite. The contrast with Raphael was even greater, given how much he had been eating since he became Master of Swords.
But now she was eating heartily. Normally, she didnât like meat very much, but she had eaten all the meatballs on her plate and was now eying Raphaelâs steak.
He couldnât help smiling.
Annette looked embarrassed to be caught coveting Raphaelâs meat, and was briefly torn between preserving her dignity and satisfying her hunger.
ââŠHmm, yes,â she admitting, as appetite won. But she avoided his eyes.
Raphael smiled. He cut a bite for her, but didnât put it on her plate. Instead, he leaned over, bringing the fork to her lips.
Annette looked from the bite to Raphael, who bobbed it, looking mischievous.
âFor a kiss,â he said wickedly. âThen you may have it.â
Only then did she realize what he was doing, tempting her with the morsel as if she were a cat. Annette bit her lip.
It was so strange. Normally, she didnât even like meat that much. But today that steak looked so delicious, she couldnât look away. She could smell it from across the table, richly seasoned, its surface gleaming with caramelization. That steak looked like the most extraordinary food in the whole world.
Well, it doesnât matter.
They were already married. She rose from her seat and went to kiss Raphaelâs smiling lips.
âWell done,â he said. âNow you can have your reward.â
But instead, he pulled her into his lap, and Annette clutched his neck automatically, surprised. It made him laugh out loud, delighted.
âAre you that hungry?â He asked playfully, and then fed her the rest of his food, one bite at a time.
In spite of her embarrassment, she couldnât regret her shameless actions. Every bite, lovingly cut and served by her husband, was extraordinary.
âYouâre like a little bird,â Raphael said, running his thumb over her lower lip, shining with juices from the steak. Then he brought his thumb to his own mouth and licked it.
Annetteâs cheeks turned pink. Quickly, she rose with the dignity of a noblewoman, but Raphael caught her and picked her up.
âNow that youâve eaten, you need exercise,â he pronounced, and Annette, who knew very well what he meant by exercise, blushed red. Raphaelâs eyes curved over above her. Just looking at his wife filled him with great happiness, and an incredible contentment filled his heart.
He still didnât know what family meant, but as long as Annette was by his side, he was sure he would always be happy.