“Levi, come here.” Officer Hurley said, motioning me into his office.

“Yes, sir.” I say, stepping in and closing the door.

“I hear you’ve been curious about vampires.” He says.

“Yes, sir. I’m sorry, is that a bad thing?” I ask, confused.

“No. It’s a good sign. The HSPD has an elite force that focuses specifically on supernatural threats. Now, with the recent treaty that was signed, we’ve had little problems from most supernatural beings. However, the vampires were never present at the treaty and their activity has risen within our borders.” He tells me.

Vampires in Hidden Springs? Anger spreads through me, remembering who they took. If it weren’t for them, Autumn would still be here with us. In the anger I feel a small kernel of hope. If they’re here, I may be able to track them and find out something about Autumn.

“Have any citizens been attacked?” I ask him.

“No, not yet. The vampires have stayed back in the mountains. We think they’re looking for the spring, but we don’t know why they would need it. That water cures a lot, but not vampirism.” Officer Hurley frowns. “I wanted to move you off the regular duty and onto the elite force. Your powers will be of great use. Your father and Cal are already on it.”

“Yes, sir. I’d be honored.” I reply.

“Good.” He puts a hand on my shoulder. “Welcome to the team.”

I smile and leave his office, heading home for the night. For the first time in forever, I feel hopeful. I finally have some way to get at the vampires. I finally have a way to get information about Autumn.

As I walk into the house I smell dinner cooking. Eileen stands at the stove, stirring something in a pot.

“Hey babe.” She says over her shoulder as I walk past.

“Hey.” I say, heading to our room to change. Once I’m out of my uniform I come back out and kiss Eileen.

“How was your day?” She asks me.

“Great, actually. I got moved onto an elite force that focuses on supernatural trouble in the area.”

“Really? That’s great!”

“Yea, there’s been an influx of vampire activity in recent weeks. I’ll be working nights starting tomorrow.” I say.

“Oh, babe, that’s great. I’m really excited for you!” She turns and wraps her arms around me in a hug.

“Thanks.” I say, kissing her on her head.

We sit down at the table to eat and she tells me about her day at the science facility. I push the vampires from my mind and listen to her. We talk late like we do nearly every night then get up, put the dishes in the dishwasher, and retire to our room. As I lay in bed, I think of Autumn as I fall asleep.