ZARA.
The large kitchen at Chase's family home was filled with the familiar scent of fried blended tomatoes, scotch bonnet, onions, garlic, and ginger. I took a deep breath and felt my nerves calm.
Chase was currently on another business trip, and instead of letting myself run mad with overthinking back at the palace, I decided to spend some of my free time with his family.
They always make me feel welcome, which I needed after putting up with Asher and Lina's antics for days.
After putting them both in their place during dinner, they didn't wish to stay any longer because it was certain neither Chase nor I wanted them there.
Their departure had been swift and unannounced, and I'd thought they would stay longer, but their leaving when they did was basically what I wanted.
I wasn
