By the time they finally left the bedroom, Theo was convinced that nothing could possibly make her more embarrassed.
She was wrong.
The smell of food reached her first. There was warm bread, spiced stew, and something delicious simmering with herbs.
Her stomach gave an appreciative little growl, and Zeke immediately looked down at her. She instantly elbowed him before he would make a teasing remark and leave her with a red face.
Charlene was standing near the table, arranging the last few dishes. Sunlight spilled through the cottage windows, illuminating the little room and the familiar photographs on the walls.
The table was already set, and there was enough food for all four of them with a pot of steaming stew sitting in the centre.
Charlene turned at the sound of footsteps, and when she saw Theo, her eyes lit up again, "There you are! I was beginning to wonder how long you were going to stay in there."
Theo's face caught fire, "I—"
Nothing came out.
Absolutely nothing.
