Chapter 120

“This isn't your world, Amelia . We do not have refrigerators and electricity. We hunt for food, and nothing gets wasted. Cooking them desirable will kill any germs. And we cannot come up with the money for to throw them away.”

He straightened, brushing his hands off on his leathers and turning to face her.

Amelia stared at him, searching so miserable he hurried towards her.

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Her eyes were red and unshed tears shone in her eyes. Gabriel's belly plummeted.

“Hey, do notlook like that. It's no longer a problem, Amelia . I just intended you do not have to worry—”

“Not worry?! I just dumped your dinner on the floor!”

“So? It occurs to all of us—I take into account one time, Drake was—”

“Gabriel, hear to me!” Her voice was excessive and thin. “I'm human. Not Chimera. I don't know all the things you guys know. I cannot even prepare dinner a meal here! Everything is too huge and too heavy. I do not comprehend