Still dazed by the intensity of the kiss, I responded, “That was quick.”
Evelyn ignored my teasing comment and kept talking. “We could invite all supernaturals to a peace treaty at the new museum and use that to make the announcement.”
“That's actually a pretty great idea,” I said. “I’ll ask the elders of the vampire clan what they think about it. Now, where were we?” I said, planting my lips on hers again.
***
Later that afternoon, I found myself in a dimly lit room, seated across from an elder from the vampire clan. We discussed the critical task at hand – informing the leaders of all supernatural beings about the upcoming peace treaty. The weight of the decision lingered in the air as we deliberated on the most effective way to extend the invitation.
“So, Alexei,” the elder began, his gaze steady, “how do you propose we reach out to the werewolf pack? It’s not like sending a simple letter will cut it, especially given their recent re-emergence into the public eye.”
I leaned back in my chair, pondering the challenge before us. After hiding for decades, the werewolves had just made their presence known to the world. Because of this, they were very cautious of which events they attended.
“You’re right.” Then it occurred to me. “What if I visited them in person? Building trust might take more than words on paper.”
The elder nodded thoughtfully. “A personal touch could indeed make a difference. But you shouldn't go alone. Take someone with you. It’d be good if we had someone with a more… friendly face talk to them too. Besides, it's a diplomatic mission, and you're the mayor. You can't go alone.”
He was right. I needed to go with someone who had an approachable personality. I immediately thought of my sister, Ana. Not only was she my family, but she also had a way of connecting with different people. Especially now that she’s back to being her jovial self.
“I'll bring Ana with me. Her presence might help bridge the gap.”
After the meeting, I entered the cool night air and dialed Ana’s number.
Ana’s voice, warm and familiar, answered on the other end. “Hey, brother, what’s up?”
“Ana, I need your help with something important,” I began, my tone serious. I explained my conversation with the elder and the decision to invite the werewolf pack to the peace treaty.
There was a thoughtful pause before Ana responded, “I’m in, Alexei. I need to go to the Sheriff’s Department first, though. Today is the day for recruits to register, and I don’t want to miss it.”
Recruits? What is she up to?
“Oh. You could just tell Evelyn about it. I’m sure she’ll let register when she hears the plan.”
“Alright then. I’ll see you in an hour.”
“Sure,” I said before hanging up.
Chapter 2 - A Witch's Training
Evelyn
"I won't kill you yet, Sheriff," Ryan sneered, his tone laced with twisted amusement. "No, you'll stay right here while I take control of Harmony Grove. You'll watch as I dismantle everything you hold dear, and when the time comes, you'll beg me for the mercy of death."
His words sent a chill down my spine, but I refused to show any sign of fear. Instead, I met his gaze head-on, my jaw clenched in defiance as I struggled to maintain my composure in the face of his malevolent intentions.
"You're delusional, Ryan," I retorted, my voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through my veins. "You'll never succeed in your twisted ambitions. We'll stop you, no matter what it takes."
Ryan's laughter echoed through the warehouse, the sound grating on my nerves as he took a step closer, his eyes blazing with manic fervor.
"Oh, I'm quite sure of my success, Sheriff," he replied, his voice dripping with smug confidence. "And when I'm finished, Harmony Grove will bow before me, and you'll be nothing but a distant memory."
I woke up trembling; with no idea why.
Adapting to my new life in Harmony Grove as their new Sheriff, was a journey of discovery that unfolded in the delicate balance between the supernatural and the ordinary. As the mayor’s girlfriend and now his soon-to-be wife, I was over the moon. There was also the fact that I was a member of the witch society. Whenever I remembered that my life had turned from a regular human to a witch, I felt a strange wave of mysticism wash over me.
It was like I was living a dream. I couldn’t believe that I was involved with the most gorgeous man I’d ever seen. And not only that, I was also going to marry him. And he was a damn vampire. I mean seriously, a vampire.
Most of my mornings were spent at the witch coven, where an elderly witch patiently guided me and helped me understand how my newfound abilities worked. Today was one of those days. After Alexei and I had breakfast, we said our goodbyes. While he went to the vampire council to inform the elders about our plan, I went to see the witch.