THUD. The entire building shook slightly, making the windows rattle in their frames.
Hannah tightened her grip on her weapon. "What do we do now? Should we evacuate too?"
Elaine didn't answer right away. Her eyes remained fixed on the streets below as she watched another group of civilians hurry toward the evacuation point.
Part of her wanted to leave while there was still a chance. With Sumiko, the twins, Hannah, and Hae-in here, staying behind felt increasingly dangerous. But another part of her refused to leave without Jaxon and the rest of their group.
She lowered her gaze, her fingers tightening around her weapon. 'What if they come back and we're already gone?'
Before she could make a decision, a terrified scream suddenly tore through the streets.
"AHHHHH!"
Elaine's head snapped toward the window.
A man carrying a bag was running toward the evacuation area when a dark figure suddenly launched itself from a nearby building.
