Chapter 327
327 – Using Their Power To Control Us
Madeline:
I stood off to the side when Elgin moved first. He lunged at Baxter, and Graham followed right after him.
Everything was happening fast, and too many thoughts were running through my head.
Graham swung his fist, but Baxter stepped aside at the last second.
Graham’s punch missed and slammed into the couch behind Baxter. His arm stretched out awkwardly as he
stumbled forward.
Before Baxter could react, Elgin drove his foot into Baxter’s stomach. I expected Baxter to fold, but he barely moved.
That was when I noticed Elgin’s eyes. The color shifted. Although it lasted only a split second, it was enough for me to know he was letting his wolf take over. 1
His jaw tightened, and his shoulders broadened.
This time, when Elgin punched Baxter again, the impact finally sent Baxter to the ground.
“Stop it!” I screamed.
Both Elgin and Graham stayed on their feet. They began kicking Baxter as he tried to rise.
He pushed himself up and shoved them back, but they came at him together, grabbed him by his arms and neck, and slammed him into the wall.
I rushed forward without thinking, trying to put myself between them, but the warriors leapt over the couches and came straight toward me, stopping me.
I swung my arms, striking whoever came too close, but I was aware of the phone pointed in my direction.
I noticed the warrior hiding behind the armed ones was focused on recording me.
Part of me wondered if this was the reason they had come.
If they wanted me to lose control, let my wolf out, so they could show it to the council and take me away from my family.
I still tried to fight back, but without using my wolf’s strength, it was hard to even push a single warrior aside.
I was struggling when I noticed a warrior step closer to Elgin and handed him a dagger. At the sight of it, my blood ran cold.
“No! Elgin, please, no!” I cried as I ran toward them, reaching for Elgin just as he raised the blade to stab Baxter. Before I could stop him, an arm wrapped tightly around my waist. Graham yanked me back, and the next thing I knew, I was thrown onto the couch.
My back hit the cushions hard as Graham landed on top of me, pinning me down while my eyes stayed locked on
Baxter.
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“ Get the fuck off me,” I grunted as he pinned both my hands to the side and climbed on top of me.
He shifted his weight, adjusting himself as he leaned closer, bringing his face near mine.
He sniffed along my cheek, making me turn my face away and grimace.
“You still don’t smell like a rogue,” he whispered, his lips brushing near my ear.
“Fucking get off me,” I screamed as I locked my eyes with him when he lifted his head.
He did not seem worried that I might let my wolf loose. At that point, I was close to doing it.
I did not care. I would not let them touch me until Graham said those words.
“I only care about Gina,” he remarked, pointing toward one of the warriors.
I strained my neck to look behind me and saw the warriors enter my children’s room.
“Elara and Gina would be safe, but who cares about Bodhi p>
As soon as he said that, I tried to slam my head into his, but he pulled back, chuckling loudly.
“Get off my wife,” Baxter screamed.
I watched Elgin raise his hand to stab him, but Baxter caught his wrist and twisted it, driving the blade into Elgin’s side.
“Fuck,” Elgin grunted as he dropped to the ground.
Baxter rushed toward us. He grabbed Graham by the back of the head and yanked him off me.
I knew Graham would retaliate because the moment he turned to face Baxter, he let his claws out and raked them across Baxter’s chest down to his stomach.
I scrambled to my feet, my eyes locking on the warrior who was recording.
Instead of going after the others, I rushed straight toward him.
He was distracted. When I reached him, there were no warriors blocking my path.
He tried to stop me with one arm, but I swung mine and slapped the phone out of his hand. It hit the floor and slid under the couch.
“It’s fine. Grab your own phone,” Elgin ordered another warrior, who immediately started pulling his phone out.
I was ready to let my wolf out.
Another phone was pointed at me now. I watched as ten warriors surrounded Baxter while Graham began dragging him out of the cabin.
“No. What are you doing to him?” I shouted as I fought to reach him, but the warriors kept shoving me back. There were too many of them inside the cabin. Some had gone into my children’s room. Others were somewhere near Lady Eugenia’s bedroom, likely holding weapons on them.
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Then I felt a hand slam against my back, right at my neck. Something sharp pressed into me right after.
“Fucking silently leave the cabin,” Elgin grunted from behind me with the dagger once stabbed into his stomach poking at my back, making me close my eyes and clench my fists.
Two powerful alphas who ruled over mighty packs had arrived with so many warriors, and yet they still relied on tactics like recording devices, taking children as leverage, and holding weapons on people we loved.
All of it just to control two individuals. One was a dethroned alpha, and the other was a she–wolf who had no idea what kind of powers her wolf held.
Still, I followed his order and stepped out of the cabin.
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.