Chapter 34

Katerina went home early enough, bathed using the bathtub, and cooked a very simple meal then she set down to wait for Tyler.

She expected him to delay as usual so she started a movie. Halfway through it, she felt sleepy but the thought of meeting with Tyler and confronting him kept her alert even though her lids were drooping every ten minutes.

The sound of a car pulling up in the driveway woke her up from a brief nap, making her bolt up off the couch. Immediately, she turned off the TV, in case he got ideas to leave.

She waited to hear the key turn in the doorway, sitting in the dark.

Tyler sighed, shuffling a couple of steps to switch on the light.

The fluorescent bulbs came on, bathing the place in light and she could visibly see Tyler shake up a bit before moving back a step.

“Hey, Ty. Surprised to see me?” She purred.

He cleared his throat, looking uncomfortable. “Um, no. I just didn't expect you to sit in the dark like a vampire.”

She didn't crack a smile at his lame joke, sta