16. Chapter 16 - The Supernatural Library

Chapter 16 - The Supernatural Library

Evelyn

A lexei returned from the supernatural meeting just in time to join me and the remaining deputies heading to the supernatural library to do some digging around and find out more about Banshees and the possibilities of them being behind the attacks in Harmony Grove.

From the look on his face, he looked like the pressure of everything was getting to him badly. After getting the news of the one-week deadline I had to step up my pace if we were even going to come close.

Hour after hour, we sifted through dusty tomes and ancient scrolls, chasing elusive answers. The banshee's secrets remained in mystery, leaving us grasping at shadows. As the night wore on, exhaustion clawed at our resolve, and the weight of our failure pressed down on us.

Stepping closer, I hesitated before wrapping my arms around him from behind. The raw power emanating from him subsided as he sagged against me, the tension draining away.

My voice was a soft whisper in the quiet library, "Alexei, we'll find a way. Losing control won't solve anything." Frustration simmered beneath the surface as Alexei, unable to contain it any longer, unleashed his strength on the library wall. The impact cracked the stone, a visceral manifestation of the turmoil within. I watched, my heart aching for him, as the crack spread like a web, echoing the fractures in our attempts to unveil the banshee's truth.

His shoulders relaxed, and he turned to face me, the weariness etched in his eyes. "I know, Evelyn. It's just frustrating. I promised to protect the town, and now it feels like everything is slipping through my fingers."

I met his gaze, my fingers tracing a reassuring pattern on his arm. "We're in this together. We'll find a solution. Let's regroup and approach this with a clear mind."

With a reluctant nod, Alexei signaled to the team to wrap up their research. The others gathered their findings, expressions mirrored with the same frustration that clouded the air. We left the library, the heavy door creaking shut behind us, sealing the secrets of the banshee within its dusty confines.

Entering the house, the air felt heavy with unresolved tension. The banshee's enigma lingered like a ghost, a constant reminder of our inadequacy. Alexei paced the room, his frustration evident in every step.

"I can't shake the feeling that there's something we're missing," he muttered, his voice carrying a hint of self-doubt.

Sitting on the edge of the couch, I motioned for him to join me. "We'll figure it out. Sometimes answers come when you least expect them. Let's take a moment and clear our minds."

He sank down beside me, running a hand through his hair. "I just hate feeling powerless. Like I can't fulfil my promise to protect Harmony Grove."

Leaning against him, I traced comforting circles on his back. "You're doing everything you can, Alexei. We'll find a way to stop the banshee. Right now, let's take a break. We'll start fresh tomorrow."

He let out a deep breath, the weight of responsibility momentarily lifted. "You're right, Evelyn. I just need to regroup."

But the anger still lingered, a storm within him. "It's frustrating, Evelyn. I thought becoming the mayor would mean I could protect the town, keep everyone safe. Now, with the werewolf alpha and a human dead and the banshee haunting us, I feel like our peace plan for the treaty is coming apart. I need to step up my vampire intuition into who or what is doing these things in our town."

I shifted closer, placing a gentle hand on his arm. "Alexei, being a leader doesn't mean you have all the answers. It means facing challenges head-on, even when they seem insurmountable. You're fighting for Harmony Grove."

His gaze met mine, the frustration and doubt reflecting in his eyes. "What if I can't find a way to stop this banshee? What if more lives are lost?"

I cupped his face in my hands, forcing him to look at me. "We can't predict the future, Alexei. But we can control how we face it. We'll find a way. Together."

His shoulders slumped, the weight of his burdens lifting as he allowed himself to lean into my touch. "I just want to protect everyone."

"I know," I whispered, my thumb brushing away the tension on his forehead. "And we will, but you can't carry it all on your own. Lean on me, on your friends, and your sister. We're here for you."

He nodded, the vulnerability in his eyes reflecting the toll this responsibility took on him. Our shared silence speaking volumes. The banshee's threat seemed distant, overshadowed by the quiet reassurance of our connection.

As the minutes passed, the tension melted away, replaced by a shared understanding. Alexei's anger transformed into a subdued determination. I sensed a shift, an acceptance that the path ahead might be challenging, but he wouldn't face it alone.

Finally, breaking the quietude, he looked up at me. "Thank you, Evelyn. I needed this."

A soft smile played on my lips. "Anytime, Alexei. We're a team, remember? And I love you. Now, let's get some rest. Tomorrow is a new day, and we'll face whatever comes together."

He nodded, and as we embraced, the walls of the house seemed to hold the promise of resilience. In that moment, our shared strength drowned out the haunting threats, leaving only the calm of a newfound unity.

***

As we entered the bedroom and sat next to each other, Alexei turned to face me.

"Thank you so much for today, Evelyn. You don't know how much I love you."

Before I could respond, he pressed his lips on mine and kissed me.

In that moment, everything seemed to stand still. I cupped his face with my hands and heard him groan. He reached for my neck and held my head in place while he kissed me. The gentle pressure of his firm yet soft hands on my neck sent shivers down my spine, as if his touch held the power to ignite the most profound of emotions within me. The warmth of his mouth pressed against mine felt amazing, and he tasted so good that I couldn't hold back the soft sighs that escaped my lips. I was filled with an undeniable yearning that had been building inside for far too long. Work had gotten in the way of our love. No more.

Soon, the kiss turned hungry and our mouths kept moving in perfect harmony. His fingers reached down from my neck and found the buttons of my shirt. Gently, he began to release each button. When the shirt was finally off, he unhooked my bra, releasing my breasts from their restraints.

He pulled away from the kiss and stared into my eyes for a moment. My nipples had formed rock-hard pink peaks, and I felt a wetness between my thighs. It had been too long. We had been so busy.

"Fuck, you have really perfect breasts, Evelyn. " He whispered.

I moaned when he began to squeeze my left breast gently. As his right hand busied itself with my left breast, he took the nipple of the right breast into his mouth.

"Oh," the small moan escaped my lips before I could stop it. "Please don't stop. That feels so damn good."

After a few minutes of playing with my nipple oh so lightly with his tongue, he switched to the other breast and kept sucking.

As he sucked and fondled them, he allowed his hands to roam down to my ass and before I knew what was happening, he spanked it gently.

I was shocked and turned on at the same time. I had never had anyone do that to me before and the sensation was amazing.

I moaned and the sound must have pleased him because he did it again. My hands reached into his hair and I tugged on it lightly.

I couldn't wait any longer. "Fucking make love to me, please." I whispered.

"What?" he asked, releasing the nipple he was sucking with a pop! sound.

"I want you to fuck me, Alexei. I don't think I can wait any longer."

Immediately, he started to tug on his tie and struggled out of the rest of his clothes. I did the same and in a matter of seconds, we were both naked.

Alexei's engorged cock stood majestically, and I could only marvel at it. It was so big, and I wanted every inch of it inside me, now.

Without warning, he picked me up and laid me down on the bed.

I didn't need him to tell me before I opened my legs.

Alexei looked down and I saw him visibly pause. "You're so wet for me."

I bit my lower lip, his eyes drawn to the act. For some reason, seeing me do that made him groan and he grabbed his cock before gently easing it inside me.

"Oh my God!" I moaned, my eyes rolling to the back of my head.

Alexei held on to my waist as he thrust into me. With every inch of his dick buried inside me, I nearly lost my mind.

I slowly started to match his thrusts with my hips and soon, we were going at the same pace. Not long after, I began to feel the familiar buildup of my orgasm in my lower abdomen.

"I'm coming," I whispered into his ear, and he let out the most satisfying groan I had ever heard. Just as I was seconds from reaching the peak of my orgasm, he looked up and groaned, releasing all of himself into me.