Chapter 2708

By the time they made it back to camp, the fire was already blazing. Stefan had ordered his men to hurry and bring back plenty of food. Among the supplies were a whole roasted lamb and baskets of freshly picked fruit. The lamb turned slowly over the flames. Its fat sizzled and dripped. The rich aroma drifted so far it felt like it carried for miles. From a distance, the scene looked almost like a lively tribal gathering. Everyone was seated on the ground, laughing and celebrating around the fire. "You're back! Come sit!" The moment Jovan spotted Renee, he stepped in before Stefan could react and guided her to sit beside him. Renee didn't think much of it and simply took the seat next to Jovan. Before the flickering flames, dressed in matching-toned outdoor gear and chatting easily, the two of them looked strikingly well-matched. Stefan sat directly across from Renee. Every now and then, his gaze drifted to the pair before he lowered his head again and poked at the firewood with