My Lady Chef
Chapter 22: Flirting and Compromises

Ely's POV:

"I believe I will be fine Ezran but..." I patted his chest. "If you are that worried, you can assign your best knights to guard me."

His gaze turned hot when I touched him and he leaned very close to me till I could feel his male heat, the smell of mint and sandalwood from his uniform was delicious as his hand gently grabbed a lock of my hair. He pressed his lips on the soft strands while looking at me.

"I will not allow you to go to the ship port or the factories but...I will concede and let you greet the shopping district for now. I will personally come with you on another tour of the other businesses for your safety when I get back."

Well, it was a compromise I guess. A lady knows when to yield...for now.

"Alright then, husband. Oh and I plan on attending all three of these events for now but I promise to also do my best in learning to run the mansion. Is that also acceptable?" I gave him my sweetest smile, hoping to sway him again.

"Two parties. Do not attend the third one."

"Three." I insisted which made him lean even closer till our legs touched.

"You are not fully healed yet. Two parties only." his voice had that sexy purr which made my heart skip a beat.

"Dr. Romero's pills and her homemade salve worked wonders. I was even able to walk around the mansion for two hours during the tour. Three parties and I promise to make you something special before you leave for the encampment tomorrow." I gave him my compromise.

He moved his seat towards me once more until I felt his arm around the seat of my chair. The heat emanating from him was somehow seductive as this position gave me a view of his collarbone and throat. He is doing this on purpose right?

I swallowed as I met his gaze until he moved and before I could react, his lips were on my neck as he nibbled; his hot tongue licking the abraded flesh which made me moan a bit. The air was suddenly hot as I tried to stifle my voice but that only made him chuckle.

"Three parties and you make me some good food...and one night cuddling with you." He purred, his breath against my flesh felt very nice. "Final offer."

We stared at each other, the mutual pull of attraction was hard to ignore as he waited for me to respond.

I half expected him to ask for one night of sex but I guess he must be respecting my decision that was made a few days ago.

"Husband. I accept your offer." I trembled and a moan escaped my throat when his gloved hand found my back. His touch left a branding heat despite the thick layer of clothes on me. "Wise choice." His lips then kissed the sensitive shell of my ear.

"E-Ez, someone might see us." I pressed my hands against his broad chest but that only spurred him on.

I thought he might tear my clothes off from the growing bulge branding my hip through his pantaloons. But at my words; he stopped and merely held me to him.

Sensing that he was trying to beat back a primal urge to ravish me; I stayed still as my arms went around him and I stroked his back while he breathed in and out repeatedly.

".... Your hands on me are not helping wife," he told me, his voice was husky as he pulled my braid to one shoulder and planted a gentle kiss on my nape.

"Should I stop?" I made a move to remove my hands from his broad back but he shook his head.

"No...I like it. But maybe just patting me would suffice."

I did as he asked me and soon he seems to have controlled himself and cleared his throat as he stood up and offered his hand out to me.

"Will you join me for the noon meal? My secretary and bookkeeper will be eating with us to meet you."

I gathered my books and invitations but he took them from me, his one arm was enough as he tucked them under his arm before he offered me his hand again.

Smiling at his consideration, I took his hand as we walked towards the Mansion's back door.

"Speaking of meals, How is the new chef? Does he please you, wife?"

"Oh. Yes..yes he is doing well."

I have met the new chef and he was an absolute darling. His passion to try out new things was why I taught him how to make a certain dish that I really loved to eat on special occasions since it was a technical one and difficult to get right.

My husband seems to love meat dishes according to the servants I have talked to. Steaks are his favorite and he also loves meat pies as well.

I hope he likes my surprise.