Chapter 114

William had one arm wrapped around her while using the other to pick up a piece of freshly cut steak and hold it up to her lips. Elsie didn’t bother arguing, just opened her mouth and ate it. She stayed on William’s lap the whole meal, getting fed one bite at a time. It ended up taking them over an hour to finish. By the end, she was more than just full—her stomach felt tight and bloated. William laced his fingers with hers and took her downstairs for a walk to digest. They strolled through the bustling heart of Capemont, the evening sky painted in soft lavender and pink hues. It was the first time Elsie had ever gone walking outside like this with him, just hand in hand, like some ordinary college couple out for a date. They wandered into a lively food street packed with delicious smells from all kinds of local bites. Strangely enough, stuff that used to feel super normal suddenly smelled amazing tonight. She kind of wanted to try everything. William had the top three buttons of his s