Katelina lay on the bed and tried to calm herself until Jorick returned with another microwaveable dinner. She greeted it enthusiastically, despite the fact that it tasted like cardboard. She'd had less to eat in the last few days than her last diet had allowed. A sick smile flickered across her face as she thought of a way to make a fortune: "the all new Vampire diet! Guaranteed to lose pounds in only a few weeks by spending your time with the undead. In fact, you'll be lucky to get any food at all. And, as a limited time offer, it's free, so long as you're willing to give up your entire life."
As she ate, she snuck quick glances at Jorick from under her eyelids. He was a vampire. The statement seemed detached and unreal, no matter how many times she repeated it to herself. He, Jorick, w
