Chapter 350
350–Devastated Mother
Madeline:
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“We will cover this area, and then we will check more spots over there,” I said frantically, tying a torn piece of cloth around a tree to leave a signal and remind myself that we had already searched this area.
It had been more than twelve hours since the incident, and I was angry with myself for briefly passing out.
Ever since I woke up six hours ago, I had been running around, searching for my baby. I could not stop thinking
about it.
My daughter must have been terrified. She must have believed her mother would save her. Every time these thoughts crossed my mind, my heart broke.
“Madeline, why don’t you go back home? I’ll continue the search,” Baxter requested, reaching for my elbow, trying to get my attention for the sixth time.
“No, I’m fine. I just think we should not waste a minute,” I said, looking around with empty eyes.
The tears on my cheeks had already dried. A few hours ago, my eyes had been swollen shut, so I considered myself in a better state than before.
“Madeline, our children are worried too. They have seen things they should not have. They have been crying, and they want their mother to comfort them. As for looking for Gina, I will do it,” Baxter told me as he finally held my arms and pulled me closer.
I could still see the marks on him. His wounds had not healed. They were not going to heal either.
He would heal like a human now. I had already lost someone. I could not lose him too.
“Then you should go take care of them, Baxter. I will look around for Gina. If anything, my wolf will be faster,” I replied.
The words left my mouth without thought. At that moment, I was not considering his condition. I only wanted to be practical.
I noticed a pause in his body language, as if he hesitated.
“No, no, no. That is not what I meant,” I said quickly, shaking my head. I placed my hands on his chest and gently fixed his shirt.
“No, I understand. Anyway, I have informed Ron,” Baxter uttered, slowly removing his hands from my arms. “But I think we are looking in the wrong direction,” he added as he stepped away from me.
“Then where is the right direction?” I asked, tears slipping from my eyes.
“Do you not remember?” he asked. “The monster only comes down in open areas. This place is full of woods, trees, and bushes. Why are we here p>
For a moment, I did not have an answer.
“Unless you think,” he paused, turning his face away.
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“No. Of course not. I do not think he has killed our daughter. She is alive. I can feel it. I can sense it,” I spoke frantically. Tears rushed back into my eyes.
“Then let’s go back and see if Ron has arrived. Then we can start our research and look for places where the creature could land and where we might find our daughter alive,” Baxter said.
He stepped closer again, this time placing a hand behind my head and pulling me in until my forehead rested against his chest. I listened to his heartbeat. It was uneven.
“Fine. Let’s go,” I replied flatly. I sniffled as I tried to swallow the tears.
We started to hike back toward the cabin. I was afraid to look into my children’s eyes. They would ask me the same question they had asked when I woke up.
“Mommy, where is Gina?” Bodhi asked again once we reached the mountaintop.
“We are looking for her, okay?” Baxter told him as he lifted him into his arms.
Baxter’s father took care of the children while Lady Eugenia lost control. She stayed hidden in her room. 1
Every once in a while, she came out to ask if we had any plans or any idea how to kill the monster. She was too scared to keep living in this area.
“Guys, when did this happen?” Ron asked as he arrived from behind us, looking panicked. Yuvonne was right beside him, with several warriors at his back.
Yuvonne rushed toward me and pulled me into a hug, rubbing my back, while Baxter told Ron everything that had happened.
“But how did the monster arrive?” Yuvonne asked as we broke the hug. “It was not here for so many days. Why yesterday?” (1
“There is no time for that,” Ron said. “I have brought in all the warriors. I also have jets and helicopters ready. Fly the drones around and see what you can find,” he instructed another warrior.
He then turned to me.
“Madeline, please be at ease. I will find your daughter,” Ron told me, giving a reassuring nod.
“Please do. You are my only hope now,” I whispered, noticing how many warriors he had brought with him. With their help, I believed we could find my daughter. 1
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