But that wasn’t the only thing he was curious about. After his run-in with Jackson’s Alpha power, he wanted to know more about this pack. So, it was time to talk to his son about Silver Point’s offer and how he met his mate. Frank watched as everyone arrived—except his son and Cody.
Lizzie came bustling into the dining room with wisps of hair curling around her face. “Hi everyone, Dakota sent me out to tell you food will be here shortly.”
“Did you have a good time this morning?” Jackson asked while bouncing Daniel on his knee.
“Oh, my goodness, I had the best time ever. Dakota is just a great teacher and don’t get me started on what afantastic cook he is. Why I’ve been cooking way longer than he has and I learned how to make so many new dishes this morning. We’ll be right back with the food.”
Hey babe, Steel said through his and Jackson’s mind link,do you think the food will be edible? If it’s not, will you fill me up with cum? I hear it makes a great protein shake.
Jackson couldn’t help it. He cracked up laughing.
“Hey bro, share the joke, will ya?” asked Logan.
“Yeah, mate of mine,” chimed in Steel, “what’s so funny?”
“I want to hear it,” added Ian, “don’t you, Colton?”
“Bro, your face is turning red. Is it a dirty joke?” Colton asked.
That made Jackson laugh harder, picturing himself telling Oracle and Lizzie about a cum protein shake.Nope, never going to happen!Wiping the tears from the corner of his eyes, he said, “Sorry, Logan has forbidden me to speak about bedroom activities in his presence.”
“Okay, Logan you leave so the rest of us can enjoy the joke,” exclaimed Zane.
“Fuck off, I’m not leaving,” growled Logan.
“Logan is swearing in front of Daniel,” Zane exclaimed.
“Stop it,” ordered Jackson, “we have guests. Behave, all of you…and Logan, stop swearing.”
“Here are the steaks I made today using Dakota’s recipe,” Lizzie said as she hustled in with a platter piled high. “I hope you all like them. If they aren’t good, please tell me, okay?”
Dakota stood behind Lizzie, gesturing to his brothers about being nice before he set more food on the table. Afew more trips and then he escorted Lizzie over to Frank where he pulled out her chair. After taking his own seat, he said, “Lizzie, thanks for your help today. You were fantastic.”
“Dig in, everyone,” Jackson said.
Dakota watched to make sure every brother took one of Lizzie’s steaks. He knew what they were thinking but wasn’t going to let anyone upset such a nice lady as Lizzie. He loved having her in his kitchen because if he shut his eyes, it was as if his mother was cooking with him instead of Lizzie. And that was the first time he’d felt his mother’s spirit since she died.
Steel cut into his steak, surprised to see it done perfectly and when he glanced around the table he saw similar reactions from the rest of Jackson’s brothers.Fuck, is my mate going to be surprised.“Babe, do you want me to cut your steak?” Steel said to Jackson who was concentrating on keeping Daniel occupied.
“Sure, thanks,” Jackson said.
Steel cut into his mate’s steak and found the same perfection. “Here babe, have a bite.” Steel held a morsel up to his mate’s lips and when Jackson opened his mouth to protest, Steel pushed it in, getting a very dirty look from his mate. That was until Jackson started to chew.
Swallowing the piece of steak, Jackson exclaimed, “It’s delicious, Lizzie. If Dakota ever opens his restaurant, he should hire you as his sous chef.”
Praises for Lizzie reverberated throughout the room, punctuated with the sounds of silverware clattering against empty plates. When the last of the food had disappeared, and Steel was occupied with giving Daniel his bottle, Frank finally asked Jackson about his son and Dylon.
“Cody is not well and Dylon is with him. I expect we won’t see much of them in the next several days. I’m sorry about that as I just found out myself this morning.”
Colton spoke up, “Do you think Ian should check on him?”
“No, I don’t think that’s necessary. But if Dylon feels you can help, I’m sure he’ll let you know,” responded Jackson.
“Oh, Frank, that works out perfectly…not the part about Cody being ill, but I’m sure Dylon will get him good as new in a few days. And since we won’t see much of them, we can go to San Francisco, isn’t that great?”
Frank knew he was being played.Cody isn’t well but well enough not to need a doctor. What the fuck! And now Lizzie wants me to go to San Francisco, How very convenient!Turning to his wife, he decided to sort that out first. “Why do you want to go there? We came to visit with our son and his Fated Mate.”
“I know that,” Lizzie said, “but you just heard they won’t be available for a few days. Dakota pulled some strings and got me accepted in a Cordon Bleu cooking course that starts tomorrow. It runs for just four days but I always wanted to attend one. And besides, think how much I can learn. After all, you were the one who said if anyone could teach me to make food the way you like it, you’d deliver me to them yourself. Do you remember saying that yesterday? Well, Dakota thinks I have an aptitude for cooking, so I want to do this.”
