He couldn't bear to imagine what would have happened if something had really gone wrong with Nina. The very thought sent chills down Nash's spine.

His heart was racing, and Nina, sensing his worry, felt her earlier frustration fade, replaced by forgiveness.

She reached out, hugging Nash and softly reassured him, "I'm fine. You know my skills. No ordinary person can trap me."

"I was really scared, honey. From now on, no matter how busy I am, I promise I won't leave your side," Nash vowed, holding her tightly.

"Look, I'm okay now, aren't I?" Nina noticed the worry still etched on his face and playfully pouted. "I'm hungry. I barely ate any of that Royal Feast earlier. Everyone was too busy talking and taking pictures. Since they weren't eating, I didn't either."

In truth, she had eaten well enough, but Nina wanted to distract Nash from what had happened. After all, it was over now, and dwelling on it wouldn't change anything.

Nash picked her up and started heading out. "Let's go get you a real meal. What do you feel like eating?"

"I haven't decided yet." Nina buried her head against his chest, giggling.

Nash finally put her down, he

at the bubbling, spicy pot in front of him with a nervous smile. He could handle

"If you can't handle it, we

need, this is fine," Nash insisted, trying to stay tough. He picked up a piece of shrimp, took a small bite, and immediately his face turned bright red from the Cajun

sausage," Nina said, ignoring his protests as she dropped another spicy bite onto his plate. She giggled, watching his reaction.

a smile

sensation in his mouth

felt like swallowing fire. Before he could recover, Nina kept piling more spicy food onto his

Let's go get something else to eat,"

ice cream?" Nina

he cupped Nina's face and sincerely apologized, "I'm sorry, honey. I shouldn't have ignored your calls, and shouldn't have convinced you to go

is that enough? Either drink this spicy broth or take me

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