Isla blinked repeatedly, her eyes wide with disbelief as she savored her Mac and cheese.

"I told you it would shock you," Jaxon declared proudly from across the table, ready to enjoy his own dinner. Isla chuckled and took another bite.

"Now I expect you to cook for me every day," she teased, causing Jaxon to shut his eyes tightly and groan.

"Why did you have to say that?" he lamented, "now I have to do it just because you asked." ...