A Taste of Her Own Medicine

Valerie’s POV

Cooking, it seemed, had been a massive mistake. I wanted so badly to give everyone a good meal, and to make amends with Mallory. She’d been eyeing that best cut of steak, so I thought I’d surprise her by giving it to her.

I had thought she’d be pleased, but instead she accused me of poisoning her? She had seemed pale. Gods, what if I did give her food poisoning. Had I undercut her st