30. Chapter 30 - Taken For Revolution

Chapter 30 - Taken For Revolution

Evelyn

A fter 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 feeling that 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.

And then, with a final burst of strength, I cried out for help, my voice echoing in the empty streets as I fought against the darkness that threatened to consume me. But it was too late. The intruder had already thrown me into the back of the truck, the door slamming shut behind me with a resounding thud.

I clung to consciousness with all my might, knowing that my only hope lay in the hands of fate. But as the truck lurched forward and began to move, I couldn't shake the feeling of dread that settled over me like a heavy blanket. I couldn't keep my eyes from closing nor could I control my own body anymore.

My head throbbed with a dull ache, and my limbs felt heavy, as if weighed down by invisible chains. Panic surged within me as I remembered I was no longer in the safety of the Sheriff's Department.

***

Blinking away the haze, I attempted to sit up, only to find myself bound tightly to a chair, my movements restricted by the unforgiving restraints. My heart pounded in my chest as I surveyed the empty warehouse, the silence broken only by the faint echo of footsteps in the distance.

A voice cut through the silence, jarring me from my thoughts. "Ah, Sheriff Evelyn," it said, dripping with mockery. "I must say, I didn't expect you to be awake so soon."

My eyes darted to the source of the voice, and dread settled over me like a suffocating blanket as I spotted Beta Oberyn standing before me, his eyes gleaming with malice. His words sent a chill down my spine, and I struggled against my bonds, desperation clawing at the edges of my consciousness.

"What do you want?" I demanded, my voice trembling with a mixture of fear and defiance.

Beta Oberyn chuckled darkly, his gaze cold and calculating. "What do I want?" he repeated, his tone laced with amusement. "I want justice, Sheriff. Justice for all those who have suffered at the hands of your kind."

My mind raced with a thousand questions, each one more urgent than the last. But before I could speak, Beta Oberyn continued, his words dripping with venom.

"You see, Sheriff, there's a revolution coming," he said, his voice low and menacing. "And when it comes, your kind will pay for the sins of your ancestors."

A wave of nausea washed over me as his words sank in, the implications of his threats sending chills down my spine. I struggled to maintain my composure, fear gnawing at the edges of my consciousness.

I was confused as hell; what did he mean by that? What sins did my kind commit, and why was he here? Didn't the whole thing start with the werewolves?

"Please," I said, my voice barely a whisper. "I don't know what you're talking about. Just let me go."

But Beta Oberyn's laughter echoed through the empty warehouse, mocking and cruel. "Let you go?" he scoffed. "Oh, Sheriff, you have no idea what's coming. And trust me, you won't be going anywhere."

Desperation clawed at the edges of my consciousness as I realized the seriousness of everything. Trapped and helpless, I could do nothing but wait, my fate hanging in the balance as Beta Oberyn's words echoed in my mind.

I closed my eyes, willing myself to find strength. But as darkness threatened to engulf me once more, I couldn't shake the feeling of dread that settled over me like a shroud, knowing that the road ahead would be fraught with danger and uncertainty.

***

My eyelids fluttered open again later, heavy with the weight of grogginess, and I found myself staring into the dimly lit interior of the warehouse. Panic surged within me as I struggled to piece together the events that had led me here, my mind clouded with confusion and fear.

And then, as if conjured from the shadows themselves, Deputy Ryan stepped forward, his sinister grin sending a chill down my spine. I recoiled instinctively, my heart hammering in my chest as I struggled to make sense of the situation.

The feeling of betrayal coiled at the pit of my stomach, and I could feel the rush of it just by staring at Deputy Ryan.

"What... what's going on?" I stammered, my voice trembling with uncertainty.

Ryan's laughter echoed through the empty warehouse, a mocking sound that sent shivers down my spine. "Oh, Sheriff Evelyn," he sneered, his voice dripping with malice. "You really have no idea, do you?"

My breath caught in my throat as Ryan spoke, his words sending a wave of dread washing over me. I struggled against my restraints, desperation clawing at the edges of my consciousness as I searched for some means of escape.

But Ryan's laughter only grew louder, a cacophony of madness that filled the air with a suffocating sense of dread. "You see, Sheriff," he said, his eyes gleaming with malice. "I have big plans for Harmony Grove. And you, my dear, are standing in my way."

My heart sank as Ryan's words sank in, the gravity of the situation crashing down on me like a tidal wave. I had stumbled into something far more sinister than I could have ever imagined, and now, I was trapped with no means of escape.

And then, with a flourish of his hand, Ryan unveiled the Nogitsune, a grotesque creature that sent ice down my spine. My breath caught in my throat as I stared into its crimson eyes, the darkness within them swirling with malevolent intent.

It was the same thing from my vision. Karla wasn't lying.

Fear gripped me in its icy embrace as I realized the true extent of the danger we were facing. The Nogitsune was real, a deadly weapon capable of unimaginable destruction, and now, it stood before me like a harbinger of doom.

Beta Oberyn's excitement was palpable as he gazed upon the creature, his eyes alight with fervor. I watched in horror as he spoke of their plans, his words filled with a madness that chilled me to the bone.

"Do you know what this is, Sheriff?" Ryan asked, his voice dripping with malice.

I remained silent, my mind racing with fear and uncertainty. I had no answers, no means of stopping the nightmare that was unfolding before me.

And then, with a sudden surge of movement, the Nogitsune charged forward, its grotesque form bearing down on me with terrifying speed. I braced myself for the inevitable impact, my heart pounding in my chest as I prepared to face whatever fate awaited me.

Then it stopped…… right in front of me.