The server set the food on the table with a polite nod before walking away.
Reign's lips curled into a satisfied smile as he began to dig in, savoring each bite.
"I..." She opened her mouth to speak, trying to get his attention, but he lifted his hand, palm out, without looking at her.
The gesture clearly said, 'Don't bother me right now.'
She hesitated, then closed her mouth and sat back, waiting for him to finish.
After he was done, he leaned back and touched his stomach.
Unlike his original body, this one didn't have unlimited space.
But he had proved one of his theories: his taste buds were now more human-like.
"Here is the files," she said, handing him a tablet with all the details for their mission.
"These are the details for our job," she said, her voice steady.
"After we finish this, I'll go with you to Green Valley." he added.