Chapter 62: After the tea

Hadeon took a slow, deliberate sip of the juice, savouring the flavour before he remarked with a theatrical click of his tongue, "Ah, this is absolutely scrumptious. Now I see why wifey here might like it." He paused, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "But wasn't this supposed to be herbal tea?"7

Mallory's eyes shot wide open from across the table, as she shot Hadeon a glare for his playful antics. Meanwhile, Sable seemed momentarily baffled, caught between the 'wifey' comment and Hadeon's unexpected question.4

"Yes, that is indeed herbal tea," Sable managed, her smile strained but polite.11

"Really now?" Hadeon leaned back, crossing one leg over the other with casual elegance. He finished the entire glass and Mallory noticed how nothing happened to him. "It's quite flavourful. What exactly is in this concoction?"7

"This blend contains ribwort, bearberry, and thistle grass," Sable explained, her voice brightening as she addressed Hadeon. "I'm pleased to hear you enjoy it." She then turned towards Mallory with a thoughtful look. "Would you like another g......