346 It Took Her\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeline:\u00a0<\/p>\n
The winged creature tried to grab him, but his fall helped him avoid it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBodhi, come here. Go back inside,\u201d I screamed, lifting Elara into my arms again and running toward him. \u201cWhat the fuck is going on?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thankfully, Baxter rushed out moments later, holding a large butcher knife. As I ran, I stretched my hand toward Bodhi. I saw the creature swoop back toward him, but this time Baxter charged forward and swung his arm, stabbing the creature in its foot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The creature screeched, blood spilling onto the ground. Baxter grabbed Bodhi and pulled him back, but the creature attacked again. This time, it was faster and angrier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The creature came at Baxter with immense force. Its wings beat violently, throwing dirt and loose gravel into the air, while its thick, bird\u2013like legs struck him again and again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They were massive, shaped like a bird\u2019s, but built with something far more beastly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baxter moved as fast as he could, pushing himself forward despite the blood spreading across his clothes. He gripped the knife tightly, fighting to keep the creature away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The creature shifted suddenly. One claw snapped out and closed around Bodhi.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, Bodhi! Run!\u201d I screamed, still carrying Elara.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baxter heard my scream and turned toward Bodhi. He lunged forward and stabbed at the creature\u2019s legs, but it lashed out at him, forcing him to drop the knife.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He immediately grabbed the creature\u2019s free leg with both hands. His grip stopped it from lifting Bodhi. Bodhi slipped from its grasp and hit the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I rushed forward, scooping Bodhi into my free arm and holding Elara tightly against me as I turned and ran toward the cabin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Behind me, I could still hear Baxter fighting. His boots scraped across the stone as the creature beat its wings, trying to rise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baxter planted his feet and leaned back with all his weight. I saw him grunting, using every bit of strength he had to pull the creature down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The force dragged him forward anyway. His body slid across the ground until both of them lost balance and crashed together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The winged creature thrashed and flapped wildly as it rolled with Baxter. Every time it was forced down, it screeched and fought harder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I could tell Baxter was facing something far stronger than him. He had no wolf, and that made everything worse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I stumbled as I ran, nearly falling. My heart pounded in my ears. My children were crying and screaming behind\u00a0<\/p>\n
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I slowed to a stop, swallowed by the sudden silence of the forest. My body shifted back as strength drained out of\u00a0<\/p>\n
Panic crashed all at once. My knees buckled, and small, broken sounds escaped my mouth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I turned just as Baxter reached me. He was breathing hard, his eyes wide as he searched the darkness, just as\u00a0<\/p>\n
lost as I was.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGina is gone,\u201d I told him, pressing my hands against his chest. \u201cBaxter, it took Gina. It took our daughter.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I shook him, tears streaming down my face, though I could barely breathe through them. Everything inside me felt like it was tearing apart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat creature took my daughter,\u201d I screamed. \u201cIt\u2019s gone. It\u2019s gone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
My legs finally gave out, and I dropped to my knees as Baxter tried to keep me upright. 615\u00a0<\/p>\n
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