Proper Paranormal: Mysteries of Meri (Familiar Kitten Mysteries Book 23) by Sara Bourgeois

Author:Sara Bourgeois [Bourgeois, Sara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-07-28T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

As I left the theater, my mind was a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts and emotions. The supernatural events, Liam’s suspicious behavior, and Thorn’s unexpected arrival had left me feeling more unsettled than ever. But one thing was clear - I could no longer ignore the growing anxiety about Thorn’s recent actions. It was time to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.

So, later that night, I made my way to the sheriff’s station. The familiar scent of stale coffee and musty paperwork filled my nose as I approached the building. It was late, and most of the officers had gone home for the night. Perfect. I slipped into Thorn’s office, my pulse thudding in my temples as I closed the door behind me. The room was bathed in shadows, with only the faint glow of a streetlamp outside providing any illumination.

I began my search methodically, rifling through drawers and filing cabinets. My fingers danced over folders and papers, my witch’s intuition on high alert for anything out of place. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary at first, but then I noticed a slight unevenness in the bottom of his desk drawer. My heart skipped a beat as my fingers probed the surface, finding a hidden latch. With a soft click that seemed to echo in the stillness of the night, a secret compartment opened.

Inside, I found a stack of files - all related to Azriel’s case. My breath caught in my throat as I flipped through them, the rustling of paper sounding impossibly loud in the quiet office. These weren’t just copies of the official reports. These were Thorn’s personal notes, detailing an independent investigation he’d been conducting behind everyone’s back - including mine. The betrayal stung, sharp and bitter in my chest.

As I delved deeper into the files, my hands began to tremble. Thorn had been following leads I knew nothing about, interviewing witnesses in secret, and drawing connections that painted a very different picture of the case. Names I’d never heard before jumped out at me, along with locations that seemed to have no connection to Azriel or the theater. What was Thorn mixed up in?

At the bottom of the compartment, something caught my eye. A small, ornate vial filled with a swirling, iridescent liquid. Etched into its surface was a magical symbol I didn’t recognize - a complex series of interlocking circles and runes that seemed to shift and change as I looked at it. My fingers closed around it, and I felt the power emanating from within, a tingling sensation that traveled up my arm and sent a shiver down my spine.

I gathered the evidence, my mind racing with possibilities and theories. As I prepared for the confrontation that would change everything, I couldn’t help but wonder: how well did I really know my husband? And what dark secrets was he hiding behind that badge?

I stormed into our house, my heart pounding with a mix of anger and fear. Thorn was in the kitchen, nursing a cup of coffee.

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