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The sheriff's hunt chapter 49
As they got the station the atmosphere at the police station was thick with unease as Martinez, Rachel, and Tom all arrived to find chaos unfolding before them. The news of new casualties from yesterday's full moon had spread like wildfire, sending waves of shock rippling through the building. The usually bustling station now hummed with hushed whispers and worried murmurs.Tom clenched his jaw, his anger simmering just beneath the surface. He couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for not being there to protect his fellow officers. The images of their lifeless bodies flashed through his mind, haunting him. Tom was taken to go and look at his colleagues that were killed.When he got into the room with Martinez and Rachel where the bodies were kept in a body bag.Before doing a thing, Tom wore gloves on his hands, but he didn't put on a nose mask, a decision he'd regret soon enough. Tom slowly unzipped the body bag and the first thing that came out was the foul smell of the already he
The sheriff's hunt chapter 50
The room was draped in an uncomfortable silence as Tom, brooded over the recent string of mysterious deaths that had been plaguing the town. His face lined with frustration, he sat behind his desk, smoke lingering around him from the cigarette he had taken refuge in. Martinez and Rachel, sat across from him, concern etched across their faces.Tom took a deep drag from his cigarette, the smoke swirling around him like a haze. He exhaled slowly, the tendrils intertwining with the heavy atmosphere in the room. His voice came out in a low growl, laced with anger and despair."Dammit," he muttered, his eyes still fixed on the smoke. "I can't believe those officers are gone. And we still have no answers."Martinez shifted uncomfortably in her seat and glanced at Rachel, silently urging her to speak up. He knew the pain Tom was feeling, but they needed to address the mounting pressure they were all under."Tom," Rachel began hesitantly, "I know it's hard, but we need to find a way to break t
The sheriff's hunt chapter 51
Emily stood in front of the ornate doors of the church, her phone buzzing in her hand. She glanced down at the screen, recognizing her father's number flashing across it. With a sigh, she swiped her finger across the screen and put the phone to her ear."Hey, Dad," she greeted, a hint of frustration in her voice. "What's up?""Emily, where are you?" her father's voice came through the speaker, laced with worry."I'm outside the church, about to go in and see Father John," Emily replied, slightly annoyed by her father's sudden concern.Tom paused for a moment before speaking again, his voice tense. "Are you sure it's safe, Em? Maybe you should come home. I don't like the sound of this.""Dad, I'm fine. I'm just going to talk to Father John. It's no big deal," Emily reassured him, rolling her eyes even though her father couldn't see her. She knew he was overprotective, but this level of worry was out of character.Tom hesitated before finally saying, "Alright, but please be careful, Emi
The sheriff's hunt chapter 52
Tom slammed his cellphone shut, his face contorted with anger. His daughter, Emily, had just informed him that she was going to see Father John at the church. The thought of her venturing into a place of worship sent shivers down his spine, filling him with unwarranted rage.Sensing his distress, Martinez, Tom's colleague and confidante, walked over and gently patted him on the back. "Hey, buddy," she said cautiously, "Is everything okay? You seem overly angry."Tom took a deep breath, struggling to keep the boiling fury within him under control. "Emily… Emily went to see Father John at the church," he replied, his voice laced with a mixture of anxiety and anger.Rachel, another colleague who had been engrossed in her work nearby, overheard their conversation and raised an eyebrow. "Wait, Tom, isn't that the same church people go to on Sundays? Why are you so worked up about Emily visiting Father John?"Tom's voice trembled as he tried to explain himself. "I don't know, Rachel. It's j
The sheriff's hunt chapter 53
When Rachel was done walking away, Tom stepped into the room and shut the door behind him.Emily tried talk, but Tom wouldn't let her. "Me first, Emily." Tom said and Emily went ahead to sit on her bed."About earlier... I wasn't angry at you, I wasn't trying to get you angry either. I was having a bad morning and when I heard you weren't at home, I couldn't just take it." "I understand, dad." Emily replied him, attempting to end the conversation before it even began."No, let me finish. I know you think of me as being overprotective and not knowing boundaries, but trust me, I'm only doing all these out of love and concern, and this morning I got to the office and saw more reasons why I need to be more protective of you." Tom explained with tears welled in his eyes.Emily who was casual about the conversation, became overly concerned in a split second. "What happened, dad?" "I went to the office this morning to meet two of my officers dead in a horrible manner. I won't be able to fo
The sheriff's hunt chapter 54
As Martinez, Rachel, and Lisa sat in the living room, engaged in idle conversation, they couldn't help but sense the tension lingering in the air after Emily's conversation with her father, Tom. The weight of their words weighed heavily on everyone's minds, leaving room for anticipation to grow.Emily and Tom emerged from her room, finally concluding their discussion. Before they could take a breath, Tom's phone began to vibrate insistently on the coffee table. He picked it up and glanced at the caller ID, recognizing the name of the governor's representative, Mr. Bolton. Tom hesitated for a moment, contemplating whether to answer or not, but he knew it was important and finally pressed the accept button."Hello, Mr. Bolton," Tom's voice resonated with a mix of curiosity and concern. As the conversation ensued, his eyes darkened, and his forehead furrowed with worry. "Alright, I'll be right there," he concluded and hung up the phone, his mind processing the urgency behind Mr. Bolton's
The sheriff's hunt chapter 55
After the meeting, Mr. Bolton left the station and headed into his car. "Drive!" He yelled at the driver and immediately, the driver kick-started the car.Mr. Bolton brought out his phone and dialed the governor's phone, after ringing for what seemed like an eternity the called was finally picked, but by the governor's secretary. "Hello, who is this?" the secretary asked on the phone."Mary, you better redirect this call to the governor before I lose it!!" Mr. Bolton yelled at her so loud the the driver shook."Okay... okay, sir." Mary replied, shakingly. Then, she beeped the telephone to redirect the call to the governor."Bolton?" The governor said as he picked the call."Yes, sir. I just left the station, sir." Bolton replied the governor with a much calm voice compared to the way he spoke to Mary and his driver, earlier."So, what's what? Any update from Tom?" The governor asked in anticipation of a good work or maybe a lead."No, you know how calm Tom is, that's why I don't like
The sheriff's hunt chapter 56
The first day Marcus met with Emily, he sniffed her werewolf nature right away, he knew what or who she was and since then, have looked for a way to add her to his list of young werewolves.He liked Emily's aura and there was something about her that always drew him to her and he always felt like she can help him make the pack stronger.Marcus knew that if Emily was in his pack, it might spring up some sort of sentiment on Tom, because if Tom's daughter was in the pack, Tom wouldn't want to do anything to hurt his daughter. So, Marcus called a meeting for all his young werewolves."Good day to you all. I'll cut to the chase, I want you guys to bond with Emily, you all know her right?" Marcus asked before he'd continue his speech and they all replied "Yes!" Their voices in one accord."So, she is a werewolf like us, I don't know if you all have noticed it, yet. I want you guys to entice her, be friends with her and convince her to join us. I know she is quite alone now and every wolf