If looks could kill, then Daniel would have died before he got a chance to step inside the inn. He could feel the owner's gaze looking at where his hand rested in Ivan's, and her agitation was clear in her eyes.
She wanted Daniel to pull his hand back. But it was not something that was in his control.
The one who had real power in this situation was Ivan, and the enigma seemed uninterested in letting Daniel do his own thing.
Ivan not only guided Daniel toward the dining room, but also pulled him to sit beside him.
The shy alpha from before was still there, but the beta couple had finally left, not being able to take the humiliation of being seen as someone 'less' than others.
It did not take long for the beta owner to come back with their food, and she served Ivan first. She did not bring much for Daniel and then glared when Ivan shared his food.
But this time, she did not say much as she watched them eat some of the food and leave the rest of it uneaten.
