As Maddox returned from his meeting with the neighboring packs, a sense of unease gnawed at his gut when he didn't find Hannah waiting for him at home. Panic tightened his chest as he scoured the surrounding area, his senses on high alert for any sign of her presence.

The air thrummed with tension as Maddox picked up the faint scent of Hannah mixed with that of his cousin Nikkie. Fury surged within him like a raging inferno as he realized that Hannah had ventured into the city with Nikkie and no other Wolves for protection, despite his warnings.

With a snarl of frustration, Maddox followed their scent trail going faint out the door, his heart pounding with every step as he frantically mindlinked with Hannah, but got no response. His mind raced with thoughts of Hannah in danger, facing the danger alone while he was powerless to protect her.

Immediately he summoned a few pack members that walked around the compound and ordered them to change and search for their Luna while he jumped in his car and peeled out of the driveway in his truck to track them down. As he neared the city, Maddox's senses sharpened, and he could feel the malevolent energy that hung in the air like a dark cloud. His muscles tensed with anticipation as he followed the trail to the club where all of the supernatural visited and where no doubt Hannah and Nikkie had ventured.

Pulling up to the parking lot of the club, he threw his truck into park and jumped out. Immediately Koda's back arched ready to attack. Something was amiss as people began peeling out of the club in a hurry. Pushing open the doors of the club, Maddox's eyes narrowed as he scanned the crowded room, his fury simmering beneath the surface. And then he saw her – standing in the center of the dance floor, her eyes locked in a fierce battle with a man tall in stature and muscular. Koda's lips peeled back on his gum as a fierce growl escaped him zeroing on the man. It was the Demon King.

Rage surged through Maddox as he watched Hannah face off against the ancient evil, her determination shining like a beacon in the darkness. Fear gripped his heart as he realized the danger she was in, the very real possibility of losing her threatening to consume him. In that instant before leaping in to action to fight along side her, powerful hands lashed out and pulled him back. 

"Stand down! This is her fight." the familiar voice of Micheal whispered in his ear. 

He turned to face the Arch-Angel disguised in a dark hoody. His gaze glance over his shoulder to the other familiar figures in the background waiting with the gazes trained on Hannah. 

With a growl of fury, Maddox yanked his arm away to start at his mate facing off with the Demon King, his muscles coiling with the primal instinct to protect his mate at all costs. But before he could say or think anything, he froze in horror as he witnessed the Demon King reach for Hannah, his hand wrapping manacingly around her throat.

For a moment time stood still as he watched in fascination how she stood her ground and used all of her teachings in battle training to hold her own against her opponent. 

All manner of technique was used from old-school self-defense to magic but the Demon King was strong and up to a point, to Maddox's horror, undefeatable. 

Suddenly, time seemed to slow as Maddox watched in horror, his heart shattering as he saw the Demon King grab hold of Hannah, bared his sharp teeth, and savagely lowered his head to her neck.  Her eyes immediately met Maddox's filled with pain as the Demon king bit down hard; piercing her flesh and began to drink deeply from the wound, greedily consuming Hannah's blood. Desperation clawed at Maddox's soul as he realized the danger she was in, the bond between them pulsing with the agony of her pain.

But then, as if by some twist of fate, Maddox felt a surge of power coursing through him, fueled by his love for Hannah. With a primal roar, he broke free of his hold from Michael and he lunged at the Demon King, his claws tearing through the darkness with the force of a hurricane.

And in that moment, as Hannah's blood coursed through the Demon King's veins, a blinding light erupted from within him from where Maddox clawed him, consuming him in a torrent of flames. Maddox watched in awe as the ancient evil writhed in agony clutching at his clawed skin, his screams echoing through the club as he was consumed by the very light he sought to steal from Hannah. Then suddenly a blinding light poured from his wound as he screamed as it tore him to shreds.  Immediately he reached for Hannah and shielded her from the blast. The force of it all threw them back and knocked everyone close to the floor. 

*****

Happy New Years everyone!!!!

I know its been a while. And I know you are probably tired of me saying I amgoing to finish this novel. As you all may know its been hectic time for me. I am gradually getting back to my writing and finding my inspiration again. I thank all of you for your support as I slowly make a comeback and go back to the drawing board with some new material. i Have finally researched ways to get my creative writing feels back. 

Happy Sunday....