Chapter 129

MALACHI Standing in front of the open fridge, I’m impressed at the vast array of groceries Axl managed to source for us earlier today. The shelves are practically groaning under the weight of thick-cut steaks, racks of fresh lamb, gallons of milk and juice, and a couple dozen eggs. There are enough fresh fruits and vegetables to keep our girl’s energy up for days, not to mention an array of sweet treats and pastries stacked on the counter. From the smirk on his face when I asked him how he managed to get all this stuff with no money, I figure he bit the store clerk and left them in a bite-induced state of euphoria as he took what he wanted. We have no idea how long we’ll need to stay, but at least we can keep Ophelia well-nourished while we’re here. Tonight, I am going to cook up a feast. After all the toe-curlingly awkward and unpleasant dinners we’ve been subjected to over the past few weeks, we deserve to sit down and enjoy a meal together. I still don’t know much about what the pro