BOUND BY THE DEMON PRINCE

I threw myself into work again with the

itchen was running smoothly regardless of my predicament. I worked hard, focusing on the feel of the kitchen knife in my hand, the s

leaving me alone in the restaurant. Walking into my office, I sat down to review the list of candidates for tomorr

Luna waited patiently, perching on the top of my foot with his gray-tailed snaking around his ankle. The Sly cheesy feral knew that late-ni

ve to heat the sauce. Owning the restaurant was meant to be a turnaround into success. I switched off the stove and served the meal.

d settled at the end of the bed, hence I flipped off the lights and curle

d mind were already tired. I cringed at their answers and wondered how they ever worked

Kafele chanted. I knew he was as irritated as I was. What we nee

licity clearing her throat and I

idate is here”

wide. His full lips were pulled down at the corners but didn't hide the fact that his mouth was wide. His eyes pulled all the rest together to create the perfect face. They were the color of the setting sun's rays, the dark brown that I ha

The man walked toward him and said “I’m Leonardo Besian.” His accent rol

croak out “Chef Levi Xander.” And th

his hand to her. The man had dimples. It was surreal. Once seat

drawled as she sized him up and down, stamping the a

ardian kitchen. I don't have much experience working in a restaurant. I hope you can agree to a food-tasting interview to

t to be fair-” The sentence remained half finished as Chef Felicity hurri

not professional or pleasant that I internally swore I

e. Show us your talent. "My voice was a little ou

stood up, and the air

houlders which were so muscular making my body shiver. The way he tilted his head, the sl

you'll excuse me, I'm going to prepare the kitchen for Mr. Besian. This way,

ning us?” Leona

out of my mouth befo

end. How else will I be able to pass this interview? I also plan to

d, pushed me to a frenzy, “Well, we can’t have that.

ely,” he finally said when he’d stopped laughing enough to speak.“Follow me.” I tried to sound cold an

inside a walk-in freezer where they store some fresh ingredients, follo

and transferred the contents to the waiting plate, finishing with a simple garnish of sliced raw onions. He then took another dish, flanked steak with a Chile sauce and a side of tangy cactus paddle salad. To his satisfaction, he arranged the food and wiped a stray sauce drop from the plate's edge. By this time, all the ch

statue of some Greek god. I stood up and crossed the counter with butterflies in my stomach. I silentl

step back, I addressed him, " Congratulations. You are the n

ey rushed in to taste the meal. I turned back and escaped back

s the warmth from his food raced through my body like lightning. This man was my type no matter how much I

y back to life. My steamy thoughts were interrupted when I h

I could have sworn he read all the thoughts in my mind. His smile widened when

hef Felicity. Once done, I will take you through the management tra

nodded and left. Alone in the office, I re

t did you just ge