Alisha looked at Alex, anxiety evident in both their eyes.

Alex tightened his hold on her, sensing potential danger. This was exactly why he hadn't wanted to come out. They didn't know this place or its people, and supernatural beings were unpredictable. Violence was the last thing he wanted to deal with.

All eyes turned to them.

"Why do you both smell different?" someone from the crowd asked.

"Yes, they don't smell like us," another one commented.

"That's right. Who are you?"

Alisha ...