Chapter 777:

Which meant—for now—his theory was still just that: a theory. And a theory wasn’t enough to go to Freya.

With that thought, Ellis glanced at Kristian one more time, then headed to the kitchen to make supper.

The whole time, Kristian stayed quiet. Not a word slipped. He stayed sharp. He knew even the smallest slip-up could cost him everything.

He was in unfamiliar territory, so he couldn’t risk dropping his guard for even a moment—Freya might see through him. He had to keep up the act.

Half an hour later, Ellis served up a plate of spaghetti that looked like it came straight from a five-star restaurant. Just as Kristian took his first bite, Freya walked in.

“Freya!” Kristian’s eyes lit up. But then, remembering something, his joy flickered out. He glanced at Ellis with wary eyes, then quietly picked up his fork.

The transition was so smooth. It even caught Ellis off guard.

Freya noticed it instantly. She’d expected a cheerful greeting, but Kristian had suddenly gone quiet, stealing nervous glances at Ellis. Had something gone wrong while she was gone?

Captain,” she said softly, dressed in cozy pajamas,

a small, easy smile. “Since when did

unsure how to

kept glancing at her, like there was

movement—crafted just for

alert.

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talk about just

thinking much of them. “I told him to sit on the

Freya looked at Kristian.

Ellis, and lowered his gaze in silence.

world was going on here? Had the two of

Kristian said, putting down his fork

speechless. This guy

blinked, even more

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