Page 6 of An Ancient Power's Revenge

“Well, you can't blame me. It's taking us forever to get there.” Evelyn had a small pout on her face when she responded.

I let out a small laugh. “I told you it would take a while for us to get there.”

She didn't respond, which brought a small smile to my lips.

A short time later, we arrived at the secret pack house.

“Here we are,” I announced as I put the car in park.

“You’re sure this is the place? It looks… empty and too quiet.” Ana said.

“It’s the place. Now, we better get out of the car if we don’t want the werewolves to attack us while we’re still sitting here. It’ll be difficult for us to defend ourselves that way.”

“Wait, did you just say attack?” Evelyn asked, her eyes widened.

“Yep. This was why I didn’t want you to come. I was scared something might happen to you.”

My words seemed to trigger something inside her because her facial expression switched from fear to determination.

“Don’t worry. Karla taught me some really good defense spells, so I’ll be able to defend myself.”

She looked so adorable as she spoke. I gave her a warm smile. “Okay then. Ready, guys?”

“Ready.” They both responded and we got out of the car.

As soon as we were all out of the car, the tension in the air was very evident.

“Where—” Evelyn started to say but was cut off by unwelcoming growls greeting us from the shadows. That was a clear indication that our presence was far from appreciated.

This went on for a few seconds until we started to see figures come out of the shadows.

Ana, Evelyn, and I stood united, ready to bridge the gap between the vampire clan and the werewolves. The moon hung high in the sky, casting an eerie glow on the scene unfolding before us.

One of the werewolves stepped forward, his gaze piercing. "What brings bloodsuckers to our territory?"

I tried to guess his rank from his demeanor but I couldn't.

I took a deep breath, meeting his gaze with a calm resolve. "We come in peace, seeking an alliance for the benefit of Harmony Grove. The supernatural community needs unity, especially in these changing times."

The werewolf growled, his distrust evident. "Vampires talking about unity? That's a new one."

As soon as the words left his lips, the rest of the figures came out of their hiding place and into full view standing behind him.

I glanced over at Evelyn and saw her staring at them with a determined look on her face. I had to admit, I was a bit surprised and impressed. I had half expected her to cower in fear, but she stood strong.

Ana stepped forward, her voice steady and diplomatic. "I understand your reservations, but we're not here to impose. We believe that the supernatural community can coexist peacefully, each faction contributing to the well-being of Harmony Grove. It's a new era and positive changes are possible if we stand together."

Evelyn chimed in, her words carrying sincerity. "The werewolves are an integral part of our community. Without you, the balance is disrupted. We want to ensure that everyone has a place and a voice in shaping the future."

The alpha crossed his arms, still skeptical. "Words are easy. Actions speak louder. Why should we trust bloodsuckers and…” He sniffed the air then stared pointedly at Evelyn, “...witches?"

This was one of the incredible talents that werewolves possessed. It didn't matter what kind of being you were or how human you appeared, werewolves could detect the true nature of any creature.

Ana stepped forward and looked at the werewolf with unwavering conviction. "Trust is earned through understanding. We propose a gesture of goodwill – a party where our communities can come together, celebrate, and forge connections. Harmony Grove can only thrive if we all stand united, embracing the diversity that defines us."

Evelyn added, "We're not asking for blind trust. Give us a chance to prove that we can coexist harmoniously."

The wolf considered our words, his stance softening slightly. The tension lingered, and I knew that our next words would be crucial.

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