"Maya," Max spoke, the instant the call connected, his voice a bit serious."Yes, master," Maya's voice came from the other end of the phone."I need you to go to the border and treat the injured," Max stated."Yes, sir," Maya didn't argue and just agreed directly.Max was the supreme leader, and everyone had to listen to him once an order was passed out.One thing they wouldn't do was question the order. It was a taboo. Most times, Max would choose to explain why he had ordered them to do whatever he asked them to do.And at other times, he never said anything and would just let them guess. He really didn't care anyway."Finn and Paul are having a hard time at the border. You go over and treat the injured of their men and also act as a backup for them," Max explained, knowing Maya was confused."I'm not sure, but the war is escalating. While you're at it, try to see if you can gather any evidence," Max added, his brows narrowing into a thin line."Understood, master," Maya nodded, en

(Hours later)Max stood outside the villa, staring at the starry sky. The full moon swam within the clouds, hiding and resurfacing after some time. Fiona had slept; Rose and Amelia were still up watching a movie.They were not going to school the next day, so he didn't force them to go to sleep.It wouldn't be better if they played around a little more. And besides, he had nothing to do, so he might as well just wait outside.After a while, a shadow appeared behind Max, standing without uttering a word.From the outline of the shadow, it was Tiger. But this time, he was silent; the fury emanating from him was something to be scared of."What's wrong, Tiger? Who made you angry?" Max broke the silence, still not turning around to look at Tiger."Master, someone tried to assassinate Allen," Tiger answered, his tone bubbling with fury.The next second, a murderous aura spread, almost suffocating Tiger.After a while, it disappeared, but Tiger could still feel Max's burning rage.The Mast

"How do you like this place wifey?" Max grinned holding Fiona's hands as they strolled through the park watching kids play and couples also joking and walking around.They had finished eating at the restaurant, went to a cinema for a movie which ended up scaring Fiona and she ended up curling into Max's arms all throughout while refusing to leave as she wanted to see the end.Then they visited the Zoo where they saw a whole lot of animals. A lion pouncing at its cage scared Fiona and she ended up jumping on Max who held her firmly.Fiona was not the only one who was scared out of her wits. Others too were scared so it was a happy scenario for the couples there as their partners held onto them tightly.And now, they were at the park, taking a stroll after having lunch. It was evening already and the sun was already on its way to set.Max was the happiest of them all as he enjoyed his wife's company. At first, Fiona too had been shy, but gradually, she also became quite comfortable.Tig

Jake frowned, setting his wine glass down on the table. "What's wrong with the power? Hey! Is anyone outside?" he called out loudly, but no one answered. The villa was dead silent. A strange feeling of uneasiness crept into his heart. He stood up, using the flashlight on his phone to guide his way toward the door. Bam! Before he could even take a step, the heavy wooden front doors of the villa flew off their hinges, crashing loudly onto the marble floor. Jake gasped in fear, dropping his phone to the ground. The phone fell on the floor, its light shining upward, illuminating the figures that walked through the ruined doorway. It was Max and Tiger. Max walked into the room casually, as if he were taking another stroll in the park. But the aura around him was suffocating. Jake felt like a giant mountain was pressing down on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe. "M-Max?!" Jake’s voice cracked with terror. He stumbled backward, his legs hitting the sofa, causing him to fall

"Master, I have found what you asked me to look into," Riley's voice came from the other end of the phone, sounding serious.Max kept the phone to his ear, his face calm under the moonlight. "Speak. What did you find out about the higher-ups?""It is just as you suspected, Master. Something is very wrong," Riley explained."I checked on the other army platoons in the country. Right now, all of them are completely idle. They are just sitting around in their bases, doing absolutely nothing."Max’s eyes narrowed slightly as he listened."The entire war at the border is being fought by our men alone," Riley continued, her voice filled with anger."Finn, Paul, and now Axel are the only ones taking the heat. The other Army heads have no intention of sending reinforcements. They are just watching from the sidelines."Hearing this, a spark of pure rage burned in Max's eyes. The air around him in the courtyard instantly became heavy and cold.Even Tiger and Aria, who were standing a few feet a