Chapter 41

To our relief, Tatyana gave us no difficulty in escorting her back to our room. She sat at the edge of the bed, calmly watching, and waiting. Bruce was awestruck by her pale skin and green eyes. They were a beautiful combination that were only accentuated by the burnt red hair that framed her face and cascaded down her back. He blushed when he caught himself staring.

“I sense vampire around you, but you are not vampires,” Tatyana said as she closed her eyes and cocked her head to the side. “You do not work for Wadim...” She opened her eyes and looked directly at Bruce. “Who are you?”

Bruce felt a wave of energy push from Tatyana and shove him in his chest.

“I... I’m Bruce,” he stammered.

I pulled a chair up close to her and sat down. After a brief moment of silent staring on both our parts, I questioned her softly.

“You seemed frightened when you looked at that man in the restaurant,&rdquo