I call Maddox once and then again. When he finally answers, he tells me that he's in the backyard and that he's in trouble. I curse under my breath as I slip through the groups of people. When I reach the large backyard, I see an assembly of guys in the form of a circle and I have a feeling that Maddox is in the center. I peek between two of the guy's and swear loudly when I find that my theory was correct. Maddox glares up the much larger guy with an unwavering look on his face.
I slip between the guys, who are too busy watching to keep guard of anyone trying to get in the group. The guy Maddox is glaring at is at least 6'4", maybe 6'5" with the build of a house. Maddox has his sleeves rolled up as he glares at the guy, who is staring right back. I want to say something but before I can
