Chapter 250

Evelina

The meal that followed was a revelation. Course after course of exquisitely prepared dishes arrived at our table, each more delicious than the last.

"This is incredible," I said between mouthfuls of a perfectly seared scallop.

"Better than the ones at The Savoy?"

"Different. But yes, maybe better."

Alaric looked satisfied as if my enjoyment of the meal was a personal victory. He raised his