Chapter 5: Attack
The sun had yet to rise.
A cold wind swept past them, but none of them flinched—no one dared to pause, not even for a second.
Their steps were silent and deliberate, each one carefully placed as they scanned the ground beneath them.
Hades led the group, with Cedric just behind him.
To their left walked Taylor and Jasmine—the latter visibly tense. This was the biggest mission of her life, and the pressure was sinking in.
Bringing up the rear was Graham, acting as a wall against any ambush from behind.
They moved in formation—each step synchronized, each movement calculated. Every one of them was ready to protect the other if danger struck.
GRUOOGH
"Halt."
Hades raised his fist, and the team froze instantly. The silence was so thick, even their own breathing felt muted.
Hades turned to Graham, who understood immediately. The big man stepped forward and lowered his shield.