351–I Am Not Her Hero Anymore
Baxter:
I had seen how hopeful Madeline looked when Ron arrived with his warriors. I felt responsible for her state. She had not eaten anything.
She had not taken a single sip of water. She had been searching for Gina without stopping.
There were moments when I wondered if her mental health would worsen.
There were too many questions, and I had no answers. I was just an alpha who had let it happen, who had let his daughter be taken.
“I will come with you,” I said after they returned a few hours later.
We had covered only a small part of the area. This time, I noticed they were taking a short break to plan where to head next, and I realized they were about to leave again.
That was when I understood they were planning to leave me behind because of my mother.
“No. I told you, I need you here,” my mother insisted again.
“Why, did you not just say I am useless?” I remarked, taunting her and reminding her of what she had been telling me for hours, ever since I lost my daughter.
It has been two days now. Bodhi and Elara were just getting through each day. They were as upset as we were.
The news must have spread as well. And then there was Madeline, who had not slept at all. Every waking moment, she was out looking for Gina.
Even the drones had failed to find any trace of the monster.
“But remember, your father is an old man,” my mother continued. “He has been handling your responsibilities for the last two days. One of you needs to stay at the cabin and take care of the children. And Madeline is the one running herself into the ground. You should stay.”
She crossed her arms tightly. “It is not like it will make any difference if you go.” (1
“I think you should refrain yourself from making
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