A brother of the Lin Kuei grandmaster and a simple kitchen helper shouldn't be involved at all. But here you are, doing what could get you and him fired. Is it worth it? Right now it is.

Sneaking into his bedroom, holding hands in the garden, talking to everyone but each other and stealing a quick kiss. It feels so wrong, but so serene.

"One more ladle of soup."

You always answer Tomas' request, hoping for the smallest brush of your fingers. But his loving stare at your eyes does enough.