Chapter 76. I Know Who You Are

Layla’s POV

Nathaniel was sitting by a table that had been put in the throne room. Did he not have a dining room? The house wasn’t super big, but it was big enough for a dining room. The round table had a white cloth over it and three candle holders on top. A girl came over and lit the candles; the flames started twinkling, and as she lowered the lights with a dimmer, the ambiance started to take form.

“Please,” he said and gestured to the chair he pulled out for me.

I walked over and sat down. I didn’t know what I was expecting with this dinner date, but this sure wasn’t it.

The two girls came over and lifted the lids of the dinner plates. At first, I didn’t notice, but then I gasped. My hands rested heavily on the table, and my jaw hit the floor.

I looked up and locked eyes with Nathaniel, who was already watching me in anticipation.

He smiled and lifted his fork.

“Parmesan chicken and buttered pasta. I had them throw in a salad as