Chapter 37 Shocking information

The information overload hit me like a rogue wave, leaving me stunned and bewildered. The notion that werewolves were abducting and killing humans, despite the peace treaty, sent a chill down my spine. It shattered the illusion of safety and coexistence that I had naively believed in.

My head spun as I stammered, "Why? According to the peace treaty, they can’t attack humans,” I countered. “Why this violence then?”

“As I said,” the mayor leaned in closer, his tone grave, “they are very possessive about their mates.”

I gawked at him. His words hung in the air like a heavy cloud, suffocating me with their implications. “You mean, humans can be their mates!” I exclaimed, my mind reeling at the thought.

He gave a curt nod. "Indeed. That's why they take them to the packs. But humans can’t live with supernatural creatures. Some of them tried to come back but never succeeded.” His voice softened with a hint of pity. "They either end up dead or worse."

Dread coiled in my gut, squeezing the air