“He asked,” Aaron said with a shrug. “If it was the county sheriff, we probably wouldn’t have gotten them, but we’ve helped the police department out here. They trust us.”
There were only three officers, including Carter. “Do my coworkers know?”
“About the paranormal? No. Axel has just been around long enough that they know him.”
Carter hummed. That gave him something to think about later. “You think the hyena pack might have set the fires?”
Aaron’s eyes darkened. “And killed the puppies’s mom and siblings. They also chased a young boy from his tent and deep into the forest. Whatever they’re up to, it’s dangerous.”
“Why would they come here if there is such a strong paranormal family?” If Axel had claimed the town and area as long ago as Aaron had suggested, shouldn’t that keep them safe? Or at least keep those with bad intentions away?
“Unfortunately, that might be why they came here,” Aaron said. “As a sort of a challenge.”
Carter snorted. “That’s stupid.” He might not know much about this new world but he wouldn’t want to go against Axel or any of the other guys that Carter had met. And as new names seemed to be popping up, Carter realized he hadn’t even met everyone.
“This pack doesn’t seem to be made up of more than bullies and criminals. We got word this morning that they might be involved in killing humans,” Aaron said quietly.
“What?” His voice rose as he sat up.
Aaron winced as Legolas let out a small bark.
“Shit. Sorry.” Carter sat back against the couch. He hoped the pups went back to sleep.
“No, I’m sorry. We don’t know for sure that it is the same pack. We just have our suspicions. With the way that our group interconnects with…another, it is a concern.”
“What do you mean?” Carter asked.
“Remember when I mentioned all the types of paranormal in the family?”
Carter nodded.
“Several of them are mated to beings from the hell realm,” Aaron explained. “Demons, a reaper, the hellhound alpha.”
Carter waited as Aaron paused. Something was coming. Something big that Aaron was hesitating on saying.
“And Lucifer,” Aaron finally stated.
“Lucifer,” Carter said.
“Yes.”
“Lucifer like Lucifer…the king of hell.” Okay, was Aaron just fucking with him? This was a serious discussion. “Satan?”
“Who is the nicest guy that you will ever meet,” Aaron said quickly. “I’ve only just met him. He’s great. Loves his mates. They’re a part of the family.”
“You’re serious.”
“Yes.”
“Okay.” Lucifer was a friend of the family. Carter didn’t want to think about that. No, he was okayish with the shifters and vampire, maybe demons, but Lucifer?
“One of the princes of hell just found his mate. We’re still trying to piece things together but apparently his family was killed by a pack of hyenas. Bastian found a file from the council about them tracking a hyena pack that might be in the area. We’re just putting together all the information we have. Weactually have a meeting in the morning to go over all of it,” Aaron told him.
Carter wanted to ask if he could be there. Was that overstepping? He was the police officer in the town…except he was human.
“We have the time to look into this,” Aaron said. “It’s what we want to do.”
“Let me know if you need any help,” Carter asked.
