Chapter 85

Freya’s POV

“How were you able to get all this food though? Do you have some hidden grocery store under your bed?”

“I know someone in the kitchen; she lets me use it when no one’s around sometimes. I utilized that privilege to prepare this picnic.”

“Wow, you actually put a lot into this.”

“Anything to get you out of this present mood you find yourself in.”

I’m forced to smile at her thoughtfulness. Xena always manages to come through for me when she can, and I adore that about her endlessly.

I only wish I could repay her someway in the future.

“I guess it wouldn’t be so bad to indulge you and your—” I pause mid-sentence as she pulls out a thick black object wrapped in transparent cling film. “What the fuck is that? Is that food?”

She chuckles at my words, dropping the black object right in my front.

“It’s chicken.”

My eyes widen as she identifies it. Contrary to her description, it looks nothing like a bird.

“I