Debra’s POV:


    As things unfolded, Caleb rubbed his temples, clearly suffering from a headache.


    I too felt ufortable, fearing the situation was taking a turn for the worse.


    It was indeed dire.


    “That’s what happened that night.


    ” After exining the events, the friends of the deceased addressed us earnestly.


    “Alpha, Luna, Officer, we trust you will act swiftly to find out the murderer.


    Ole was truly a good man.


    ”


    Caleb and I remained silent.


    The police chief let out a heavy sigh.


    “We’ll do our best.


    ”


    Experienced withplex cases, he knew this one was difficult and was careful not to make any quick promises.


    After everyone else had left, Caleb, Carlos, I, and the police chief remained in the office to discuss the case.


    Our moods were all somber given the circumstances.


    Caleb looked down, reviewing the witness statements and surveince videos that had captured nothing.


    The more he studied them, the deeper his frown grew, and he murmured, “I’ve never encountered such a baffling case.


    There are no leads, only the body.


    ”


    Overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness and mounting pressure, he mmed his hand down on the desk.


    Carlos let out a sigh, pulling out a report and showing it to us.


    “The coroner’s most recent findings are in.


    Aside from an eyeball that was crushed by ident, the victim had several fractures, but the fatal injuries were two puncture marks on his neck.


    The coroner suspects these were inflicted by sharp teeth.


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    The police chief frowned.


    “Normally, if these punctures were caused by a werewolf, such bites wouldn’t be fatal or result inplete blood loss…”


    “Exactly.


    ” Carlos paused, looked at Caleb, then at me.


    “The creature responsible for Ole’s death could suck blood.


    ”


    The tension in the room escted.


    After a moment, the police chief looked at Caleb and inquired, “Alpha, what’s our next step?”


    Usually, Caleb wouldn’t involve himself in police matters, but this case was exceptional and he was cautious to act, knowing the potential impact on public sentiment.


    After pondering briefly, Caleb said, “To prevent a panic, until we catch the murderer, the police will publicly state that Ole’s death was an ident due to drunkenness and a fall.


    In the meantime, we’ll discreetly continue the investigation with our officers.


    ”


    The police chief nodded.


    “Okay, I’ll take care of it immediately.


    ”


    Caleb paused for a moment and then said, “Starting today, we need both the police and the military to step up patrols around the pack to prevent any simr incidents.


    ”


    The police chief nodded several times.


    “Yes, I’ll give the orders to the police right away.


    ”


    Carlos also said, “I’ll coordinate with the military.


    ”