Semua Bab Detective Casie Blackwood and the Moonlit Secrets: Bab 31 - Bab 33

"How reassuring," Rick muttered.Casie could feel his distress through their bond—not fear of children themselves, but fear of losing control over fundamental life decisions. She reached over and took his hand, offering what comfort she could."The Supernatural Crimes Unit," she said, steering the conversation back to more immediate concerns. "What exactly are our parameters? "Jurisdiction extends throughout the tri-state area," Thorne replied, settling into one of the guest chairs with fluid grace. "Any crime involving supernatural elements, any case where human and supernatural law intersect, any situation requiring mediation between species.""That's... broad," Rick observed, his detective training kicking in despite his emotional turmoil."Necessarily so," Ashworth added, still focused on her device. "Supernatural crime doesn't follow neat bureaucratic boundaries. A vampire feeding ring might span three cities. A witch's curse could affect victims across state lines. Shapeshifter

As they left the morgue, the late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the parking lot. Casie felt the weight of their new reality settling more firmly around her shoulders—not just the case, but everything it represented about their future together."You okay?" Rick asked quietly as they reached the SUV, his newly enhanced senses picking up on her tension."Just processing," she replied, keys dangling from her fingers. "Twenty-four hours ago, we were regular homicide detectives. Now we're investigating Fae succession murders as part of a supernatural task force while navigating a three-way mystical bond that apparently makes us the most important triad in centuries.""When you put it that way, it sounds ridiculous," Rick said with a wry smile that didn't quite reach his eyes."Welcome to my world," Nathaniel remarked as he slid into the backseat. "Politics, prophecy, and murder—standard Tuesday for supernatural nobility."Casie started the engine, focusing on the familiar routine t