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With a final glance back at the warehouse, I turn and flee into the night, the echoes of Thomas’s words ringing in my ears. But as I run, I know I can’t go back. Not now, not ever.

I make it home, my legs trembling with exhaustion as I collapse onto the bathroom floor. Tears stream down my cheeks as I curl into a ball, the water from the shower cascading over me like a soothing balm.

They just killed her.

She had a life, probably a family and friends, and they just killed her like she was nothing.

And worst of all, there was nothing I could do to save her.

In the safety of my own home, I allow myself to finally let go, the weight of the night crashing down on me like a tidal wave. And as I cry, I can’t help but wonder if I’ll ever find a place where I truly belong.

Chapter 11

Liam

As the council meeting begins, I take my seat alongside my mother, Jade, who represents the fairies, and Aunt Alyssa, the human representative. Gabriel, my father, sits on the other side of my mother, speaking on behalf of the wolves. But there are others gathered around the table, each representing different factions of our supernatural community.

First up is the nymph representative, Ariana. She’s ethereal and graceful, with long flowing hair that shimmers in the light. Her eyes hold a wisdom that comes from centuries of living among the trees and rivers.

Then there’s the bear shifter, Raskogr, whose presence fills the room with a sense of strength and power. Since there are fewer non-wolf shifters, he represents them all. His fur is thick and brown, and his eyes are sharp and observant as he takes in everything happening around him.

Next to him sits the elf representative, Elara, whose beauty is otherworldly. Her features are delicate, and her skin iridescent, gently glowing under the lights as she speaks. There’s a mischievous glint in her eyes that tells me she’s always up to something.

There is no vampire representative for obvious reasons.

The meeting begins with the usual formalities, greetings exchanged, and pleasantries shared. But the mood quickly turns serious as my mother speaks up.

“We have a problem,” she says. “We have vampires in the area again, and they have been feeding.”

There’s a hiss of outrage from some of the council members, and I can feel the tension in the room ratcheting up a notch.

As the protector of the treaties, I know it’s my responsibility to address the issue. I clear my throat and stand up.

“It seems there’s been a resurgence in vampire activity,” I begin, my voice echoing in the silence of the room. “I’ve been receiving reports from my informant about blood being stolen.”

Ariana, the nymph, raises an eyebrow. “Where is she?”

“I’m not sure. I-”

Ariana interrupts. “She should be here to answer our questions. Why isn’t she?”

I shift uncomfortably in my seat, knowing I don’t have a good answer to that question. “I’ve been trying to get in touch with her. But she’s been unreachable for the last few days. I’m actually a bit concerned.

A few of the council members look at me skeptically.

“However, I’ve been tracking one of the vampires, and she hasn’t left her house since Wednesday.”

Elara, the elf representative, leans forward in surprise. “One of the vampires? How many are there?”

“There are two that I’m aware of. The other… She’s been harder to track, but I’m working on it.”

My mother frowns in concern. “Are we sure this vampire is responsible for the murders?”

I hesitate for a moment, struggling with my conscience. I know that Selene is guilty of Mia’s murder, but for some reason, I can’t bring myself to betray her. She may not be responsible for these murders.

“I am not certain… yet,” I say hesitantly. “We need to gather more evidence before making any accusations.”

Gabriel, my father, nods in agreement. “We can’t just go around accusing and killing vampires without proof,” he says firmly.

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