Dinner with Almira

Valine found herself in the dining hall, where the delicious scent of the meal hung in the air, making her stomach growl with hunger. It's been two days since the stroll Dimitri and her made on the pack center and he was back in being so busy these days. But he had been so impatient in containing his desire that they did it again last night. Her whole body was full of his bites and marks that she was forced to wear a turtleneck today. She looked at the table beautifully set, an array of tempting dishes laid out to entice her senses. But the large table felt empty, and she sighed. She had been reluctant to leave her room, uncomfortable with the way the servants cast respectful glances and bowed before her. Still, her hunger got the best of her, and her shyness overcame her reluctance to ask Leonora to bring her a meal in her quarters. Alone at the table, she mumbled, "This is so lonely," then stood up on her seat. Determined not to dine alone, she decided to head to the kitchen to see i