Chapter 7

Joshua POV

Thaddeus invited himself to our table, still ignoring me. Miss Raina brought out our food, and Thaddeus some beer and some water. She even gave Thaddeus a stink-eye that sent shivers down my spine. Miss Raina is scary! Rue ordered waffles, scrambled eggs, sausages, turkey bacon, and some orange juice. I was so thrilled that my mate wasn't going to just eat salad and drink water like the women I have dated. It is one thing to watch what you eat, but most of us paranormals have high metabolisms. We have to eat a lot, since we "eat-for-two". I ordered some pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, and a Bloody Mary.

Thaddeus started to complain about Bernia's sister, Beatrice. We didn't even ask, nor did we care. Rue and I just started to eat our food while listening to bastard's sob story he caused. Apparently, he wanted a Bride who was classy, dependent on him, willowy, beautiful, and blonde. Bernia, however, was petite, cute, and had dark hair. Beatrice was a blabbermouth who likes to tell her friends and coworkers at her salon all their business. She treats Thaddeus like an ATM. Beatrice is inconsiderate, selfish, rude, trifling, and entitled. He really thought that since they were sisters, they would have the same personality. "I thought siblings who lived together would have the same personality," he whines while drowning in booze. Rue and I burst out laughing, thankfully not choking on our food.

"You made your bed, now you have to lie in it. You confused pretentious with classy, it takes a lot more than having good table manners, nice clothes, and crossing your legs to be classy. Classy people don't mess with other people's partners. The fact that Beatrice was willing to betray and disrespect her own sister like that was a red flag about her character. A relative like that isn't someone you should trust. There is a good reason why Bernia was chosen for you. All you did was sulk like a child and took her for granted. I am guessing that Beatrice saw you as some sucker who was weak and easily led. I wouldn't be surprised if you are the side dude who gives her money. You are getting exactly what you deserve," Rue said. Rue told me that after she gets her motorcycle mechanic certification, she would try to improve her business before getting her CMM (Certified Maintenance Manager) certification. The CMM certification would take her fifteen months to get. Now, she has to increase her prices from $70 per hour to $90 per hour. I am so proud of having a talented and driven mate.

After brunch, we headed into town, where we met JJ and Leslie. Leslie shook my hand while JJ squealed like a teenage girl. "I finally have a brother!" he exclaimed while hugging me. The women just gigged to each other. JJ really looked like Rue if she were a guy with regular brown eyes. We all went to Fantasy Cinema to watch action flicks. I like JJ and Leslie, they are fun to hang out with. The twins told me about my new land and their great-uncle. Their great-uncle sounded like a piece of work.

We headed to the Misty Coast, a very peaceful and quiet beach. It would look better when it is sunny. It would look better when it is sunny. Rue took out her camera from her tote bag, and took some pictures. I noticed a familiar, strong metallic smell, and it hit my nostrils like a freight train. The others noticed the smell, and ran towards the smell with their claws out. So we are going to run towards the smell. I understand JJ since he is a first responder, but why are the girls running with him? I ran after them, and we found the source of the smell. We found a skinned and beheaded corpse. Leslie immediately called for help using her skills as a dispatcher. What amazes me was that the women didn't even so much as scream or cry due to seeing a dead body.

Two Hours Later

Officer Johnson grilled the four of us on what happened after making sure his children and daughter-in-law were okay. The town's doctor is also the medical examiner. Even though a lot of us are hard to kill or immortal like me, we still need doctors. Even though murder is rare, we still require medical examiners.

Dr. Blackbird is a werewolf-shaman hybrid who used to be part of Miss Raina's old tribe. She is like a second mom to Miss Raina, and they hang out the majority of their free-time, as the twins explained to me. The doctor is a nice-looking, stocky woman who looked like she is in her mid-thirties, with a motherly aura.

The victim is a female vampire with a possible willowy figure. Her body is a fresh kill, maybe six hours at least. Whether she knew her attacker or her attacker is very strong, they can't be for certain. It was certain that she was killed somewhere else and was dumped here. Bernia's remains were found in the forest. She was wrapped in cloth with incense burning. I know this because all cops, including Officer Johnson, must report to their state council. The council is like the mayor, governor, judge, and jury. I am a council member, and it is not easy to get into. You have to be a lord or lady, and if the council thinks you are fit to join, you are eligible.

Officer Johnson sent us home, and ordered Rue to stay with me. Rue offered me her guest bedroom, since we just met. I am not going to pressure or rush her. I am going to wait until she is ready. Plus, I am pretty sure she is a virgin. Her aura and demeanor gives off a virgin aura. How do I approach sex with a virgin? Will I hurt her, and just how innocent is she?