Chapter 37

Sandra's POV

"Chicken fricassee" Alessia gasped "mom you are something. How did you know I wanted to eat it?" She looked so happy.

"You are my daughter if you just forgot this fact my dear" Luna replied.

Currently we are at the dinner table. It was 8 in the evening and dinner was already served. I must say I never had such a huge dinner like today. The first thing was that it looked like a gathering because there were too many people joining for the dinner. When I came down with Andriel I found another couple who happened to be Lysithea's parents. Since they are family friends Luna invited them. They will be staying for two more days in the pack. Lysithea's mom Lenna looked friendly. She always had that smile on her face while her husband looked totally different from her. He looked so serious like he wanted to murder someone right at this moment. And sometimes he looked at me with a chilling glare. And I don't know why?

But on the other hand Lysithea was all smiling and chatting with others. She was behaving like she was happy beyond anyone's imagination. She was sitting beside Luna Maeve and even helping her serve food.

"Andriel here it is your favorite chicken bourguignon, let me serve you" Lysithea said, grabbing a bowl and serving the food before pushing the bowl towards him. He was sitting beside me and she was right in front of us.

"Yes, have a taste. This girl is crazy about remembering what you like and love. She even learnt to make a few recipes from the chefs and said she will cook when you return back" Franklin laughed. It was an indication he gave to us showing how much his daughter cared about my mate.

I rolled my eyes inwardly and looked down at my plate which was filled with chicken legs and pasta. I have suddenly lost the appetite looking at the food. I am not fond of pasta but Lysithea being the greatest caretaker filled my plate as she pleased.

"Sandra, why are you not eating?" I heard Lysithea questioned. "Don't you like the taste of today's dinner?"

I looked up at her, pursing my lips. What is she trying to say? I was disrespecting the food deliberately and also insulting Luna and Alpha? This girl is really good at targeting people and even dragging the matter to her side. She said with a worried expression which shows that she has concern for me. And before I could say she said again she continued.

"I am sorry if it didn't go with the taste you like. Actually I really don't know what type of food you like so I helped Luna to make the recipes of today's dinner on a regular basis" and she is really an Oscar worthy actress too.

"Why are you apologizing to her?" Her father frowned. "You can't take care of everyone in here and since she came just today how will you know her taste?"

"It's fine Thea" Luna Maeve middle in the conversation before turning to look at me "Sandra would you like to have some chicken bourguignon?" She asked politely.

I smiled at her "no, thank you Luna, I don't like bacon"

Luna looked surprised "how do you know bacon is added in the recipe?"

"It's a simple recipe, and mainly beef is used for this recipe"

"Oh, you know how to cook Sandra?" Her surprise turned into a smile.

I nodded slightly "I knew few recipes and bourguignon is one of them"

"Oh great" Luna was happy "I didn't know you have culinary skill. It's also good, we have another member in the family who knows cooking"

I gave her a helpless smile. What's happening?

"Wow, Sandra, you know how to cook too?" Lysithea smiled but her smile was completely forced yet no one could see that because her face looked natural. Then she turned to Andriel "Andriel have you tasted? How's it?"

He nodded and picked his spoon up, taking a bite. His expression twisted suddenly and he placed the spoon back in the bowl "well, I guess you forgot you add salt"

Alessia laughed out suddenly "Lysithea were you that excited you forgot to add salt? I guess my brother didn't have a good experience with his favorite dish now" it was a mocking laugh which made Lysithea's face turn red in embarrassment.

"Okay stop that Alessia" Luna glared at her daughter "sometimes it's happens"

"I am so sorry Andriel. I was so excited to see you after years. We haven't had contact so out of excitement I made this mistake and ruined your appetite" Lysithea smiled apologetically.

"It's fine" Andriel nodded "I can just eat other things" he said and picked the chicken leg from my plate and started to eat it.

I was surprised by his actions and so does everyone else.

"Andriel what are you doing? If you want chicken then you can take it from here" Lysithea frowned pointing to the big bowl placed on the center of the table.

"It's alright" Andriel replied "my mate doesn't seem to like the chicken leg so I am eating it" he ate carelessly.

"But you-" Lysithea was about to say something when Luna stopped her.

"Lysithea dear, Sandra is his mate, there's no problem to eat from each other's plate. It's a couple things. Let's finish the meal before it cools down" with that sentence the discussion stopped and everyone started to eat again.

I looked at him "what are you doing?"

"Eating" he shrugged.

I rolled my eyes. I know he is aware of what I am asking but he is not taking it seriously. And since he doesn't care about it then I can just ignore it as well. My chicken pieces were finished by him and like that the dinner meal ended. I didn't touch my plate because I already lost my appetite. I just drank a glass of water.

Later I was in the kitchen washing my hands when I heard someone come inside. I turned my head to see Lysithea

"Sandra, you didn't eat anything during dinner, aren't you hungry?"

"No" was my simple, short reply.

"Are you angry?"

I frowned at her question. What is she trying to do now?

"What are you saying?"

She sighed "I know my dad was cold to you during the dinner. It's just he was not expecting Andriel to bring you here suddenly"

"It's not a sudden Lysithea because it's not like I am his ex or fling something. I am his mate- in your words actually. And I don't think I need to explain the meaning of mate to you. Is it?"

She smiled "don't worry I know it well enough. As for my dad, he is a little reluctant to accept you because you know you are not like us. You are an ordinary human and mixing with other species like this is rare. Please don't mind him, okay?"

"I can't do anything about this, nor you or your dad. I didn't choose this path. It was already made for me where I have to walk down to reach its end. Besides you don't have to worry because I have seen more rudeness than this. I am used to it" I smiled and wiped my hand with the napkin hanging at the side of the basin.

She also smiled at me "you are right we can't do anything about it because it was already made by the moon goddess. But you shouldn't forget that there are many things which seems impossible but actually it is not"

I frowned at her and she walked away. What does she mean by that?

Later at night I tried to sleep but suddenly my stomach growled. I sighed, rolling my eyes. God, the dinner was hell and I didn't eat anything there. Now I am hungry, what am I going to do now? I held my belly and sat on bed. I don't know where Andriel is. After dropping me in the bedroom he left and hasn't returned yet. My stomach growled again.

"God" I hissed angrily.

"Hungry?" My head snapped towards the source of voice.

Andriel was standing there near the door. Looked like he just walked in.

"Where were you?" I asked him.

"Well I was preparing" he walked towards me.

"Prepare what? You left me in the room alone. Where have you gone?" I frowned.

" I know you will get hungry" he handed me a lunch box.

I opened it and gasped. It's lemon rice and it's hot. I looked at him and found him smiling.

"Eat it while it's hot. I hope it will help you to cure your current problem" he smirked.

I laughed "you know?"

He cupped my face lovingly "you are my mate. How could you think that I will let you sleep without having anything in your stomach? You can't even sleep properly and will be exhausted tomorrow morning. I can't take risk with your health"

His words touched my heart. God, this man is slowly invading my heart and I don't know how long I can stay without falling for him. Such a caring man.

I smiled at him "how did you do it? I mean it is not the part of dinner meal"

"Mom made it. She said you will get hungry and saw her cooking when I went to grab something for you in the kitchen"

"She is such a lovely lady," I nodded.

"Now eat it" he said "it taste good when it's hot"

I nodded and gave a peck on his lips "thank you".

He smiled and kissed me briefly. I smiled and started to dig in. The rice smells good and for god's sake it tastes heavenly along with the meats added in it. Not eating during dinner is really worth it.