บท 257: Change

He patiently taught her every step of the way. He even told her how to see it the grilled meat was ready. Once it was done, they took the pan off the fire and carefully slide the steak onto the plate. 

"That's it?" Laina asked as she looked up at Dante. 

He laughed as he replied, "That's it."

"That wasn't too hard at all!" Laina exclaimed with glee. 

Dante smiled as he pats her on the head, "You did well."

Laina pouted as she crossed her arms. She did not appreciate it when Dante treated her like a child. 

"Why the long face, my princess?" he asked as he cupped her chin as he tilted her head upwards so that their eyes would meet. 

"I'm not a child, you know," she mumbled as she refused to make eye contact. 

Realizing he messed up, Dante immediately apologized. 

"That was not my intention, I'm sorry,'" he said as he wrapped his arms around her waist and gave her a quick peck on the cheek.