Chapter Six

Eric walked into the mayor's office Monday morning knowing at some point that day he'd see Carolyn. The thought of her made him wish he had an excuse to go visit but at the moment he didn't. Instead he started on the list of names that needed to be placed in the mayor's hand by the end of the week.

He saw no sign of her Monday. Tuesday either. Thinking she's avoiding him again he made an excuse to see her at her office. There she was looking over some paperwork, chewing in the end of her pen wearing a cream colored shirt and a maroon skirt. She was a vision.

"Avoiding me?" Eric asked boldly.

Startled, Carolyn looked up at Eric smiling. "Um, no. This assignment really has me frazzled. I did I'd mean to call you. I wanted to know if you wanted to have lunch soon?"

Eric chuckled. "You read my mind. When would you like to go?"

"How about today? There's a place just down the road that sells really good subs."

"Sounds great. So I'd say 1 o'clock?"

Carolyn smiled, "sure."

Eric smiled as he walked away.

1 o'clock rolled around. Carolyn sauntered into the deputy Major's office. "So, Mr Gooden, ready for lunch?"

"You're going to make the hike in heels?" Eric joked as he made his way around the desk.

"I could walk in them fine. Come on. I'm hungry."

The two walked over to A's Sub Shop.

"So, tell me more about this life mate thing?" Carolyn asked as she put down her Cuban sandwich.

Eric took a bite out his pickle before answering. "This is how it works. Our auras match and it's like that for everyone. No two partners are the same. It's like a fingerprint analysis. No two are the same, not even with twins. Anyways, your aura is golden with blue jagged lines. If I put it my aura next to yours they would be exactly the same pattern."

"Now how do you know your own pattern?"

"Good question." Eric replied, "I know what mine looks like because I've seen it. Well, through the eyes of my Mistress."

"Now, tell me about your...coven was it?" Carolyn took a bite out of her chips.

"The coven is simply a bunch of Pagans that gather together and do spiritual things together. Like when the moon is full we build a bonfire, dance and ask the Goddess to bring blessings among us."

"That sounds simple. So what about spells and incantations?"

"There are spells and only a special few can actually use powers. Like healing."

"What about things like the Power of Three? Like in Charmed?"

Eric snared at her. "That show is an abomination. Gives off the wrong conception of what real Pagans do. But to answer your question, no we don't have powers like that. We believe in Karma."

"Well that seems like you got the short end of the stick. Anyways, we should get going."

Eric finished off his turkey club. "I agree. We need to talk more often. Anything you want answered, I'll answer them to the best of my abilities."

"Thanks."

The pair walked back to city hall. Making mild conversation. It turned out Carolyn was smarter than Eric first thought. During the walk, he couldn't help but to smile at her. The sun beamed off her red hair and small pieces were falling out of the messy knot she was currently sporting.

Once back in his office, Eric decided to make plans to introduce Carolyn to the coven. It only seemed right to show off his mate. Mistresses Emily and Dana would love her.

Thinking of Mistress Dana, he called her. No answer but he left a voicemail to call him back. It wants like her not to take his calls so expected a quick call back.

By 7 o'clock, no call back. He tried calling her back but still no answer. Getting worried he called Mistress Emily.

"Eric, I'm so glad you called. We are having a...well a problem here."

"What kind of problem?"

There was a pause. "Jared is back."

Eric was in full alert mode now. "Where's Dana?"

"She's in a safe house for now."

"How did he find her?"

Mistress Emily paused again. "We believe, the Elders and I, that we have a wolf among us."

"Emily, I can't lose my little sister."

"We're doing whatever we can to protect her. However, I would be more concerned with you. He did threatened to come after you."

"I can take care of myself. Just...just take care of Dana. I can't lose another sister."