Chapter sixty one

"They are here,'' Killian said.

The sound of gunfire grew louder as it slowly advanced towards the building. By now, there was panic as the guests didn't know what was going on. A lot of them had already shifted into their wolf forms as they knew that a battle was imminent.

"Get Laura out of here,'' Drew said.

He removed the veil that was attached to his suit, handing it over to a panicked servant who stood there in fright.

"What! Are you crazy, I'm staying.'' Laura hissed.

Drew pulled out his gun that was tucked into his trouser pants as he reloaded a rifle that Killian handed him.

"For once in your life, just do what I say.'' Drew seethed.

"And leave you here? No chance honey.'' Laura said.

Drew looked at Jack and the latter knew just what to do. He pulled out a pen from his side pocket, shooting a little dart towards Laura who was too late to block the attack. She fell with her eyes rolled back. That was the only way Drew knew she could leave without getting hurt. The drug-laced within that dart would wear off after many hours. By then, Drew knew the battle would be over.

"Take her to the palace, it's more secure than the mansion. Station a lot of guards there and make sure you only put people you trust.'' Drew ordered.

"Yes boss,'' Killian said.

Drew walked towards an unconscious Laura, giving her a gentle kiss. He knew he would pay for what he had done but he was ready as that was better than seeing her dead body as a result of the battle that was imminent.

Killian carried her away, promising to come back soon so he could join the battle. When they left, Drew offered a silent prayer to the moon goddess to grant them success.

"What's new?" Drew asked.

"Armor tanks. Jed is fucking bringing armor tanks.'' Jack snapped.

"Have you called for backup?" Drew asked.

"Yes, but they won't be here for another hour,'' he said.

"Shit! That's too long. It's enough time for Jed to do whatever he wants.'' Drew said.

"If I were you, I wouldn't have sent Laura off,'' Jack said.

"What do you mean? And have her killed, you know that's damn well near impossible and you also know that Jed and his son wouldn't hesitate to put a bullet in Laura's head. That's how much they hate her.'' Drew said.

By now, the sounds of the gunfire were much closer than before. Drew knew they were outside, just waiting for the first strike from within but he vowed never to give them that satisfaction.

"Evacuation is almost done. We're waiting for it to be completed before we take the next line of action.'' Jack said.

"Call the backup, tell them to be here on time, we don't have all day.'' Drew snapped.

He knew Jed was getting to him but he couldn't stop it. He knew he had to stop soon as his hatred for him could blind him into doing something he might end up regretting.

"They're almost here, calm down Drew,'' Jack said.

Just then, Killian came in. Drew was relieved to see that Laura wasn't with him. He half expected her to wake up and protest her abduction but he was glad that Killian came alone.

"She's okay boss, still knocked out by the drug,'' Killian said.

"I hope there won't be any side effects?" Drew asked.

He didn't know what he'd do if Laura woke up with one deformity or the other as a result of the tranquilizer.

"No boss, there wouldn't be any,'' Killian said.

"Back up is here,'' Jack announced.

"Oh good, let's go,'' Drew said.

"We have another problem,'' he said.

"Let's hear it.'' Drew sighed.

"We can't fight here. This building is a holy ground, a temple for the elders who commune with the moon goddess. Fighting here would be a disrespect to her and the whole elders.'' Jack said.

"He's the right boss. I think we should take this fight elsewhere.'' Killian said.

"But where? We know very well Jed is a cunny and smart idiot who would even want to fight here for the fun of it.'' Drew said.

"Then we must do everything to lure him out of here,'' Jack said.

"Let's go, we'll figure it out along the way,'' Drew said.

The trio moved towards where the backup was stationed. Drew was glad to see that help was finally here, he did not doubt that he would send Jed back to his cave where he truly belonged.

"We have to be fast,'' Killian said.

Drew armed himself to his teeth as he walked towards where Jed and his men were, waiting for the final onslaught.

"Nice to see you've finally decided to join the party.'' a voice said.

Drew knew who that voice belonged to and he knew it was closer to him than he imagined. Oddly, he wasn't scared, instead, he was ready to beat the daylight out of the rival pack leader.

"Jed, how lovely to see you. What brings you to my coronation?" Drew said.

"This should be my coronation, not yours. I should be the leader and Alpha of the whole pack and you bloody well know it,'' he shouted.

"I am now and too bad you're not. Now, Jed, I'll advise you to leave this instant before I do something tragic to you.'' Drew seethed.

"I'm not a coward who would run from a fight, I'm here to take what rightfully belongs to me and there's nothing you can do about it.'' Jed seethed.

By his calculation, he knew that the minions who stood by him were numbering up to a hundred and any wrong move on his path could lead to total bloodshed. Drew was trying desperately to avoid that but Jed was proving a bit too difficult to move.

"Jed, leave now before I do something drastic.'' Drew seethed.

"Bring your A game Drew or are you suddenly scared of facing me.'' Jed mocked.

"Let's take this somewhere else,'' Drew said.

"No, I want the fight here,'' Jed said.

Drew walked towards him, guns were drawn. There was a death glare in his eyes and he was glad when he saw the flash of fear in Jed's eyes before it was gone.

Just then, something caught his attention. Drew looked closely at the gun one of the attackers was carrying. He blinked to get a clearer view but he had already seen it. The gun belonged to Drew and he knew what had happened. The army chief had supplied this ammunition to Jed and his pack. Drew knew then that this battle was inevitable.

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Quick as lightning, Drew launched a series of shots toward them but they were quick to deflect it as they launched their backs.

"Get down,'' Killian screamed from behind.

Drew saw it too late. One of the attackers had launched a bomb toward them as the offending material scattered everything in its wake.

"Scared much." Jed grinned.

"You'll pay for this.'' Drew seethed.

He fired a series of shots at him and was glad when one of them hit him. Drew knew it wasn't big damage, only a simple graze to the arm.

"You'll pay for this.''Jed seethed.

"And you'll pay for the damages you've caused.'' Drew thundered.

He moved towards Jed speedily, shifting in the process. He latched on to his neck, sinking his sharp teeth into his neck. He was glad when he heard Jed howl in pain which gave him the motivation to attack.

Drew felt a sharp pain in his arm and knew he had been hit by him. Blood poured rapidly from that deep cut but Drew paid little to no attention to it as all his mind was fixed on Jed and all the damages he could cause.

"You'll never get away with this,'' Drew said.

"I have already, don't you see.'' Jed cackled.

He shifted into his wolf form, taking the shape of a beast with horns that twisted upwards. He stood on his hind legs as his tongue took on a forked shape.

"Demon.'' Drew seethed.

"Wolf.'' Jed hissed.

The two engaged themselves in a battle, locking fists together. Drew easily towered over him but Jed possessed a strength so great, that it was hard for Drew to defeat him.

"Just give up Drew and hand over power to me.'' Jed hissed.

"Never. You do not belong here and you're not worthy to step foot into the building for the council of elders.'' Drew said.

"I would never. That title belongs to me and me alone, you have no right telling me what to do.'' Jed hissed.

He struck Drew on the face, sending him flying towards a far distance. Drew landed with a sickening crack on his head as he made to get up back but the pain radiating through his body was so great it rendered him powerless.

"Drew, get up and fight.'' Jack urged.

He and Killian were currently engaged in a bloody battle with many of the demons who were giving them no chance to retaliate.

Drew's eyes were dim but he could make out Jed's advancing figure. Drew raised a hand, in a bid to get up but he slammed back down with no strength left in him.