The Vampire's Tribute
Then he turned, and hurried away.
I was pleased when he was gone, and now placed my full attention on Olivia. She was tense, probably expecting me to scold her, and her heart was racing fast.
Amusement sprung up inside of me like water from a well. I lifted the drawing I was still holding and turned the image to face her.
At once, she blushed as red as the roses I had named her for.
“Tell me, pet. Do you enjoy drawing me?”
“It’s a coincidence,” she said, but I didn’t believe that for even a moment.