Chapter 29

Shuffling off of the bed, Celeste adjusted her clothes, then headed downstairs to what she knew was the dining room. Everyone was already seated around the table and in order to cease the delay, she took her seat beside Zillon’s father. “Morning…” She mumbled, bowing her head in respect.

“Good morning sweetheart, pancake is okay, right?”

Celeste nodded at Celine, her eyes not once glancing over at Zillon. “Yes.”

“Well then, let’s eat.”

With another nod, Celeste looked down at the plate in front of her, realizing that her pancakes lacked syrup. She reached for the syrup bottle that rested in the center of the table, but instead of grabbing it, her hand wrapped around warm, thick flesh.

Frightened, she pulled back, her eyes finally gliding over to Zillon who sat in front of her. “Sorry, I didn’t…I didn—”

“It’s alright Celeste, you can go first.” He took up the bottle, offering it to her. “Here, take it.”

Celeste hesitated twice before taking t