Page 54 of An Ancient Power's Revenge

I nodded in agreement, my heart pounding with a sense of urgency. "Let's go," I said, my voice tight with determination.

We hurried out of the pub and into the night, the chill of the evening air biting at my skin as we made our way through the deserted streets. With each passing moment, the sense of unease grew stronger, fueling my determination to find Evelyn and ensure her safety.

As we approached the Sheriff’s Department, a sense of dread settled over me, knowing that something was amiss.

I pushed open the door and stepped inside, the air heavy with tension as I scanned the room for any sign of Evelyn. But the building was eerily quiet, the usual bustle of activity conspicuously absent.

"Where is everyone?" Ana asked, her voice tinged with concern.

I shook my head, my mind racing with possibilities. "I don't know," I replied, my voice tight with worry. "But we need to find Evelyn."

We made our way through the whole building, searching room by room for any sign of her. But she was nowhere to be found, and a sense of dread settled over me as I realized that something was terribly wrong.

I pulled out my phone and tried to call Evelyn again, but it went straight to voicemail. Panic surged through me as I dialed her number again and again, each time met with the same result.

"She's still not answering," I said, my voice shaking with fear.

Ana's eyes widened with concern as she reached out, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. "We'll find her," she said, her voice filled with determination. "We have to."

With renewed resolve, we continued our search, checking every room and corridor in the building. But Evelyn was nowhere to be found, and a sense of helplessness washed over me as I realized that she could be in grave danger.

As we stood outside the Sheriff’s Department, uncertainty hung heavy in the air, a palpable tension that seemed to press down on us with each passing moment. With Evelyn still missing and Deputy Ryan's involvement in question, I knew that time was of the essence. We needed answers, and we needed them now.

"Ana, we need to split up," I said, my voice firm with determination. "I'll head to the coven and check if Evelyn is there. You go to the werewolf pack and find Beta Oberyn."

Ana nodded in agreement, her eyes filled with determination. "Got it," she said, her voice steady. "I'll keep you updated."

With a final nod of reassurance, I turned and headed for my car, the engine roaring to life as I pulled out of the parking lot and onto the deserted streets. My mind raced with worry for Evelyn, each passing moment fueling my determination to find her and bring her home safely.

As I drove, I continued to try Evelyn's phone, each attempt met with the same frustrating result: voicemail. Panic surged through me, a gnawing fear that threatened to consume me as I imagined the worst possible scenarios.

But I pushed the fear aside, focusing instead on the task at hand. I had to find Evelyn, and I would stop at nothing to ensure her safety.

Chapter 30 - Taken For Revolution

Evelyn

After asking everyone to go home, to enable us to recharge and get ready for the battle we were about to face, I remained in my office. I couldn’t bring myself to go home or rest. I needed to be sure things were under control.

When will the killer come for the rest of us, and is the Nogitsune really as powerful as Karla claimed? I have a thousand questions running through my mind and no one to answer them.

I agreed with Alexei about not declaring a curfew yet. It is better that they think we are still ignorant about their actual plans.

Suddenly, a chill ran down my spine, a sense of unease settling over me like a heavy fog. I couldn't shake the feelingthat something was amiss, a nagging suspicion that whispered warnings in the recesses of my mind.

Before I could react, a shadow loomed in the doorway, and my heart leapt into my throat as I caught sight of a figure lurking in the darkness. Panic surged within me as I scrambled to my feet, the hairs on the back of my neck standing on end.

"Who's there?" I called out, trying to hide the fear in my voice. Everyone was supposed to have gone home.

But there was no reply, only the sound of footsteps drawing closer, each one echoing ominously in the silence. I backed away slowly, my eyes darting frantically around the room for a means of escape.

And then, without warning, the intruder lunged forward, their movements swift and precise. Before I could react, a sharp pain erupted in my neck, a searing sensation that sent shockwaves of agony coursing through my veins.

I cried out in pain, my vision swimming as darkness threatened to engulf me. My limbs grew heavy, weighed down by an unseen force as my senses dulled and my mind grew fuzzy with confusion.

Through a haze of pain and disorientation, I caught a glimpse of the intruder's face, their features shrouded in darkness as they hoisted me effortlessly into their arms. Panic surged within me as I struggled against their grip, but it was futile. I was powerless to resist as they carried me towards the back door, their movements swift and determined.

The world spun around me in a dizzying blur as we stepped out into the cool night air, the darkness swallowing us whole as we made our way towards a waiting truck. My heart pounded in my chest as I realized the gravity of my situation, my mind racing with fear and uncertainty.

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