CHAPTER 75: A HUGE SURPRISE.

Tyler signaled three of his men to go check out the source of the noise. Gallantly, they switched their torch flashes on, heading toward the woods. Elijah and others drew their guns. Tyler was unaffected, steady, but ready to snap whosoever dared to head in their direction.

The guys shortly returned, shaking their heads negatively. “Just animals playing around. A squirrel is feeding on nuts surrounded by dried leaves,” they reported.

Tyler nodded, getting back to what they were doing. Food and drinks were disturbed. “Elijah, have someone make a bonfire. We need to keep this place quiet but illuminated.”

“Okay,” he answered, moving away with his plate of meal in his hand.

Tyler made sure that everyone settled down before he went back to the car with his plate. “Here, baby,” he handed Lana a plate to hold while he got into the car with three others.

Lana got to set the dishes, separating the appetizer from the main meal and dessert. Tyler was already eager to consume his meal. So, as s