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No! no no no … No!

I recognized his face because Alexei had introduced him to me earlier. The lifeless body of the werewolf Alpha lay before me, his once commanding presence reduced to a tragic stillness.

"What happened?" I questioned, my voice laced with a mix of shock and sorrow.

Deputy Rodriguez shook her head, her expression somber. "We found him like this a few minutes ago. It doesn't look like an attack, there are no signs of struggle or external injuries.

It's as if he just.….. died."

This was bad. This was really,really,bad!

Chapter 5 - A Supernatural Tragedy

Alexei

After speaking with the elder, I wanted to go see Evelyn when I was stopped by a group of new vampires.

“Good evening, Mayor,” one of them said.

I wasn't interested in talking to them, but I knew I had no choice.

“Good evening. How can I help you?”

The trio of new vampires exchanged glances, the one who had spoken appearing slightly more confident than the others.

“Um… we just wanted to say that we're impressed by how well you handle things with the community and um… we were hoping you could give us a few pointers.”

“Oh. That's fine. Well, I’m not exactly sure what to say but I'm happy to share what I can. Harmony Grove is unique, and understanding each faction's needs is crucial.”

The young vampires listened attentively, their curiosity evident. I continued, choosing words that balanced the challenges and rewards of leading a community such as ours.

"Communication is key. Listen to the concerns of each faction and strive to find common ground. It's about fostering understanding and cooperation," I explained, hoping to provide them with practical advice.

The confident one nodded appreciatively. "Thank you, Mayor. We'll keep that in mind.”

I nodded in return, sensing their genuine eagerness to contribute positively to Harmony Grove. "You're welcome. If you ever have specific questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out. We're all part of this community and working together is what makes us stronger."

As they moved on, I resumed my journey toward Evelyn.

I was already making my way to the door when my phone buzzed. It was a call from Evelyn. I quickly answered it.

"Hey, baby. How do you feel?” I questioned the weight of concern evident in my voice.

"Alexei, we have a situation. Meet me at the pool. It's urgent," Evelyn's tone spurred me into immediate action.

Without a moment's hesitation, I hurried out the door and made my way to the pool area. My mind raced with possibilities, each more ominous than the last.

Did something happen to her?

I shouldn’t have stopped to talk to those boys when she needed me.

As I arrived at the pool, I could immediately feel the somber atmosphere. Evelyn stood alongside a vampire from her team,their expressions grave as they hovered over the lifeless body of the werewolf Alpha.

"What happened? Are you okay? You sounded a bit frantic on the phone.” The words rushed out of my mouth, my gaze focused entirely on Evelyn before noticing what she was looking at..

Evelyn glanced up, her eyes reflecting the gravity of the situation. "We found him like this. It looks like an attack, but there are no signs of struggle or external injuries. It's as if he just... died."

I knelt beside the Alpha, a surge of regret and sorrow welling within me. The supernatural community had lost a leader, and the ramifications of this loss extended beyond the confines of our immediate understanding.

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