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“Yes, he did. We just caught him sending roses to another woman from the same building, and he admitted to sending you flowers and notes. Didn’t once try to follow you. The guy has issues, though.”

Raine made a mental note to have Cade find out everything there was about good ole Kenny.

Mariana smiled. “Great job finding him.”

“Thanks. The other news is that he has no clue where you went, so he switched to another great love, as he called her. Leaving was a good move. He’s in custody now, so that’s over.” Laura shuffled papers. “Oh. Gotta go. See you two soon.” The line went dead.

Mariana tucked the phone away,. “You’re going to love her.”

Sure. If Mariana loved her, he’d protect her as well. “I’m sure.”

Tabi bounced up with Evan behind her. “I’m so glad this happened. A new sheriff.” She motioned Abby and Noah over. The lovebirds had been back a week and had definitely pitched in to help. “I have awesome news. We have the corrupt sheriff out of office, and Abby is going to run for mayor next year. I’m running her campaign.”

Abby stumbled. “Mayor? I’m not running for mayor.”

Her mate, vampire Noah Siosal, sighed. “I have a feeling you are. Right, demoness?”

Tabi grinned. “Yep. You turned in all the necessary documents weeks ago. I mean, the mayor, sheriff, and that judge railroaded you when your dirtbag ex set you up. Don’t you want to stick it to them?”

Abby smoothed her dark hair away from her face. “Not really. I’m happy.” She smiled at her mate.

Tabi sighed. “Fine. Then don’t you want to help clean up the town? Make it safe and good again?”

Good plug.

Abby slowly nodded.

“Good,” Tabi said. “Evan and Noah will be honest police officers, and you’ll be a great mayor. Mariana and I are contributing to the town with our businesses, and once you’re mayor, you can appoint Raine as a judge when that dirty one faces a scandal.”

Raine and Abby jumped as one. “What scandal?” Abby asked.

Tabi shrugged. “He’s been skimming the books on a nonprofit he started with his brother. We’ll time the disclosure just right.”

Evan tugged his demoness closer. “Tell me you didn’t create this situation.”

“I’d never do that,” the blonde protested. Then she paused. “Okay. I’d do that, but I didn’t this time. He’s really skimming.”

Raine gave in to temptation and drew his mate closer to his side. “I don’t want to be a judge and have plenty to do with my investments and businesses.”

Tabi shrugged. “Come on. It’s just for a couple of decades. We all set out to clean up this town, and that’s the last step. I think it’s a great idea. I’m sure that Mariana would be so proud of you if you’d be a judge. Surely you’ve learned some law in your centuries on earth.”

Truth be told, he’d gone to a couple of law schools. He looked at Mariana.

She snuggled into his side. “It’s your call. I love you regardless.”

He sighed. “Fine, but just for a couple of decades. Then you find somebody else.” He grasped Mariana’s hand. “We’ll be back.” They strode away as the snow fell lightly around them.

“She has your number,” Mariana said as he lifted her to sit on top of a wooden picnic table.

He shrugged. “I can be a judge for a while if it cleans up the town. Do you like your practice here?”

She nodded. “I do. For a couple of decades.” Her smile was sweet and calmed everything inside him. “So long as we’re together, I’ll go anywhere.”

He leaned over and kissed her, overwhelmed that this brilliant, kind, and talented female wanted to be with him. No matter what. Their lives would be full of adventure, some drama, and lots of love. Even if the Maxwell enemies found them, they’d triumph. They’d deal with it all together. “I’m glad I made you mine, mate.”

She grinned, and her eyes sparkled. “Me too, Vampire.”