326\u2013The Invaders\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeline:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat the heck is going on?\u201d I instantly complained as I watched Graham and Elgin look around before turning\u00a0<\/p>\n
to me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They wore smirks that immediately made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCome on, have a seat with us,\u201d Graham told me as he sat down on the couch, patting the seat beside him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baxter lost it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He rushed toward Graham, but five warriors lunged at him, grabbing his arms, hands, and the back of his neck to restrain him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is going on? Why are they attacking Baxter?\u201d I screamed as I rushed over to fight the warriors around him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baxter flung his arm, tossing two warriors onto the ground. Then he kicked another in the knee, making him crumble in pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wrapped his arm around the one gripping his neck and rolled him over his shoulder, throwing him forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt seems like he still has some spark left in him,\u201d Elgin chuckled as he lounged on the solo sofa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As soon as I reached Baxter, another warrior charged at him. I stepped in the way, placed my hand on his chest, and shoved him back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That was enough to send him crashing into the wall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, did you just see that?\u201d Elgin suddenly remarked, pointing toward us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone went silent as Baxter moved closer and pulled me against him, watching them with warning in his\u00a0<\/p>\n
eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe has a wolf, it seems like,\u201d Elgin said carefully, causing the warriors to grunt.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh no. Would that mean the council would want to know what kind of monster is hiding in the woods? What if they found out who she is?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Graham paused, winking at me. It was a subtle reminder that they already knew about my wolf and how hostile it could be.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is your purpose behind coming here?\u201d Baxter snapped at them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I had no clue what was going on, but their presence sent chills down my spine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was also the way they were acting. The looks on their faces were strange and unsettling. 1\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, come on. Why are you making it seem like we are bad people invading your home? We are your buddies. Don\u2019t forget that,\u201d Elgin joked, causing me to shake my head in disbelief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just a few hours ago, I had helped his daughter wake up, and this was how he was repaying my help.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/4\u00a0<\/p>\n
326\u2013The invaders\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Bonus\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnyway, Elgin, please take out your phone. I want to make sure a certain someone here has a camera pointed at her, just in case she has a wolf and tries to transition,\u201d Graham stated as he watched Elgin smirk and pull out his phone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At this point, we had no idea what was going on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou need to step away from my property,\u201d Baxter warned as he moved away from me and crossed the living room toward where the two men were sitting on opposite sides of the table.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEasy, man. We are just here to ask you for something,\u201d Elgin replied as he turned on the video and tossed the phone to one of his warriors, who caught it and began recording us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It felt like a restraint without any visible chains around my shackles. They were limiting my wolf for some reason, and it could not be good.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNow what is it that you want? We have nothing that should be enough for your greedy soul,\u201d Baxter told him, standing tall in front of him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, we want to interrogate Madeline alone,\u201d Elgin muttered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I tilted my head, trying to understand what this interrogation could be about.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, you are not interrogating her alone,\u201d Baxter snapped, pressing on the word alone. \u201cYou will speak with her in my presence,\u201d he demanded, pointing at his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elgin and Graham exchanged a glance before they started laughing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat makes you think you still have the power to make demands?\u201d Graham murmured as he stretched out on the couch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His eyes stayed on me, making me uncomfortable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fact that you are standing in my house and demanding to speak with my wife,\u201d Baxter retorted. The confidence in his voice was mixed with anger and frustration.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAren\u2019t you a little too cocky to think she is yours now?\u201d Elgin remarked as he rose from the chair.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The two of them stood face to face, making fear grip me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you interrogating me for?\u201d I asked as I stepped in, reached for Baxter, and gently held his arm. I pulled him back so I could place myself between them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment my fingers tangled with Baxter\u2019s, I noticed Graham and Elgin lock their eyes on our contact. When they spoke again, their tone had changed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you do not leave this place immediately to let us speak with her alone, Baxter, we will take stricter measures,\u201d Elgin commanded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baxter began to clench his fist, and I felt it in my hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGet out,\u201d Baxter warned as he placed his hands on my waist and moved me aside so he stood directly in front of Elgin again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, it seems like you are underestimating our strength,\u201d Elgin whispered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
326\u2013The Invaders\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Bonus\u00a0<\/p>\n
He suddenly tried to shove Baxter, but he clearly did not expect Baxter to still have that much strength after being dethroned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elgin had not even braced himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment he pushed him, Baxter did not move. Instead, Elgin was thrown backward and landed on the couch. 1\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFucking bastard,\u201d Elgin cursed, furious at his own failure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He got up, looking deeply offended, and then, before I could react, Graham joined him as the two of them lunged\u00a0<\/p>\n
at Baxter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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