The World of Beasts: She's Got Their Hearts novel Chapter 26

The fries came sizzling out of the fryer, filling the kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma. Scott and Finlay both hovered cautiously at the doorway and instinctively leaned forward.

After plating the fries, Analise moved on to make some pasta for three.

Scott's gaze was unreadable, while Finlay looked completely starstruck. His eyes were shining with awe and a hint of anticipation.

Analise's cooking already smelled amazing. It had to taste just as good.

Still, Finlay knew they couldn't always let her be the one to cook. He made a silent vow to step up more in the future.

Today had been one big misunderstanding.

However, Finlay glanced toward the dining table where a few charred, unrecognizable dishes still sat. After tonight, Analise probably wouldn't let Scott cook again. Which meant he might have more chances to impress her himself.

"Don't just stand there. Come on. Grab a plate and eat," Analise called out as she plated the pasta.

"It smells amazing, Ana! You're seriously talented!" Finlay trotted over, taking a long whiff of the pasta and fries.

Scott pursed his lips, quietly picked up the fries, and carried them to the table. On the way, he dumped his own burnt mess straight into the trash, quickly replacing the trash bag without a word.

"Come on. Dig in. I'm really just barely passable in the kitchen," Analise said as she sat down with her plate, before taking small, careful bites of her pasta.

She wasn't being modest. To humans, her cooking was nothing special.

But to Scott and Finlay, who'd lived off nutrient packs for who knew how long, this was gourmet-level stuff.

Scott silently slurped his pasta, more determined than ever.

In Interstellar Alliance, most females were pampered and protected. Most of them weren't expected to learn how to cook. It was practically unheard of.

After the meal, both Scott and Finlay volunteered to clean up and wash the dishes.