Elton's henchmen - Chapter 38

Ryker – POV

"What happened?" I inquired, my attention divided between my guards and the lifeless bodies of the attackers sprawled on the ground. I noticed Nathan and Alexia, both seeming to bear injuries, being tended to by medics on the scene.

"Elton's minions tried to attack; it seems our barrier weakened for a few minutes, long enough to let them in. We managed to fend them off," Nathan explained.

"It's strange. Our security has been fortified since the abduction incident; no rogue should even be able to approach, let alone breach, our defenses. How could the barrier have failed if only for a moment?" I pondered aloud.

"I believe I experienced the power of an Odin witch, and they are strong enough to break the grim reaper barrier as well," Nathan remarked. Nathan and Alexia glanced at Flora, and I spotted a purple bruise and blood seeping from her forearm. Flora seemed oblivious to her injury. With gentleness, I clasped her hand and used mate bond magic to heal her. Anger and a sen