Chapter 346

346 It Took Her

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The winged creature tried to grab him, but his fall helped him avoid it.

“Bodhi, come here. Go back inside,” I screamed, lifting Elara into my arms again and running toward him. “What the fuck is going on p>

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.

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.

The creature came at Baxter with immense force. Its wings beat violently, throwing dirt and loose gravel into the air, while its thick, bird–like legs struck him again and again.

They were massive, shaped like a bird’s, but built with something far more beastly.

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.

The creature shifted suddenly. One claw snapped out and closed around Bodhi.

“No, Bodhi! Run!” I screamed, still carrying Elara.

Baxter heard my scream and turned toward Bodhi. He lunged forward and stabbed at the creature’s legs, but it lashed out at him, forcing him to drop the knife.

He immediately grabbed the creature’s free leg with both hands. His grip stopped it from lifting Bodhi. Bodhi slipped from its grasp and hit the ground.

I rushed forward, scooping Bodhi into my free arm and holding Elara tightly against me as I turned and ran toward the cabin.

Behind me, I could still hear Baxter fighting. His boots scraped across the stone as the creature beat its wings, trying to rise.

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.

The force dragged him forward anyway. His body slid across the ground until both of them lost balance and crashed together.

The winged creature thrashed and flapped wildly as it rolled with Baxter. Every time it was forced down, it screeched and fought harder.

I could tell Baxter was facing something far stronger than him. He had no wolf, and that made everything worse.

I stumbled as I ran, nearly falling. My heart pounded in my ears. My children were crying and screaming behind

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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

Panic crashed all at once. My knees buckled, and small, broken sounds escaped my mouth.

I turned just as Baxter reached me. He was breathing hard, his eyes wide as he searched the darkness, just as

lost as I was.

“Gina is gone,” I told him, pressing my hands against his chest. “Baxter, it took Gina. It took our daughter p>

I shook him, tears streaming down my face, though I could barely breathe through them. Everything inside me felt like it was tearing apart.

“That creature took my daughter,” I screamed. “It’s gone. It’s gone p>

My legs finally gave out, and I dropped to my knees as Baxter tried to keep me upright. 615

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