Baits upon baits

Maximilian Knight walked fearlessly into the room where Alexander was. He saw Amelia tied to a chair and immediately lost it.

"Have you gone nuts? How dare you, Alexander? Untie her this minute," Maximilian commanded in a very angry tone.

"Of course, I will do that. But not until I get what I want," Alexander stated.

Maximilian looked around but could not find Jason.

"Where is my son? Where is Jason? Bring him out immediately," he roared loudly, almost losing it, and shifting.

"Oh, shut it, old man. Stop ranting," Alexander rebuked. "You came to my house and killed all of my soldiers. What were you thinking? That I was going to let it slide? I am not a weakling like you, Mr. Maximilian Knight."

"Take whatever you want. You can take me instead. Just let my wife and son go. Keep them out of this. They have done absolutely nothing wrong to you," Maximilian said. "If you hurt them or lay one finger on them, I might just end up losing it on you," Maximilian warned, moving closer to Alexand