Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 239

Chapter 239

Summer POV

The place smelled of fresh herbs, simmer

and sizzling meats. The challenge for the Luna trials was set the next day, which was a cooking

competition.

Brad had left yesterday in the evening. He wanted to spend time with me, but he had to leave because he had to prepare for what was coming next. Though I didn’t understand it, I could sense that it was urgent.

Pressing a kiss to my temple, his parting words were, “Do you trust me?” I was wrapped in his tight embrace, like he hated to leave me. When I nodded, he said, “Then please don’t go anywhere. I’ll be back

soon as possible. I’m going to make things right.”

I pressed my face in his chest, unable to bear this separation

He stroked my hair and kissed the crown of my head. “As

I hate to stay away from you,” he breathed.

and face another round of depression. “When will you return?”

as

possible.” He cupped my cheeks and lifted my face to press a kiss on my lips. “Goddess,

Me too, Brad. Where will this all lead to? I let out a deep sigh, and decided to tell him about the conversation Laura had with her father. He listened to it intently, after which he left.

So here I was. The outdoor cooking area was spacious, with large grills, an open flame pit, and stone countertops. There were wooden tables for food preparation. They were surrounded by shelves stocked with pots, pans, and spices. A canopy provided shade for us. Tables and chairs were set for the pack members who would come to eat the food we made.

filled with activity as other contestants scurried around. As much as I hated to admit it, I was out of my depth here. I had no experience cooking for anyone but myself. And what did an

sheer confidence in some of the girls’ movements. They were used to this–used to impressing people with their skills, impressing the Alphas with their prowess in the kitchen. Me?

in my restaurant. I could use that

her bright smile not quite reaching her eyes as she sensed my frustration. “Hey, you’ve got this, Summer.

if I make something simple, like pasta?” I asked, trying to

love, they’ll love it. And besides, we both know it’s not just about cooking, it’s about

words were reassuring, but I wasn’t so sure. I had no idea what an Alpha would enjoy eating. Pasta seemed too simple,

head. The other contestants were already plating their meals, their dishes looking

added the final touches. The sauce thickened, the vegetables softened, and the chicken cooked to the

to my table. The rejection from the pack members hurt, and I didn’t even know why. Like it was a personal rejection. I

old approached. He took a long, deliberate sniff of the

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roasted vegetables and grilled chicken, sir,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady even though I was excited to see my

a plate. He nodded, taking a bite of the dish. “Wow!” he exclaimed, “Your seasoning

chuckled. His compliment was small but enough to keep me going. Soon, my table was surrounded by young kids. They thronged my area in large numbers. Surprise couldn’t fit the emotion I felt. I felt honored and so happy that it drove away my depression. I had to ask the hielpers to get more vegetables

my eye, I saw Daisy glaring at me. There

guess, people liked

and small talk. However, I noticed something was off when a few of the pack

murmurs began to rise from the table. “I’m not feeling well,” someone

Another pack member rushed to the restroom, holding their stomach in agony. Panic began to ripple through the group as more and more people

As the commotion grew louder, fear clenched at my

happened?” I

to see Daisy standing across the table with her friends, looking at me

stepping closer to

blurted out, my voice shaky. “I–I didn’t poison anyone.

would everyone suddenly get sick

swear. I