The Red Lotus Lounge (2)

"Are you all okay?" Erik asked. The others were panting due to the exertion. The guards were not that much stronger compared to the average adult in New Alexandria, and they had been lucky to have killed one of them as soon as the fight started, but the fight was hard, and they won mainly thanks to their numerical advantage.

"I'm okay," Amber said.

"Yeah, me too," Floyd replied.

The others nodded as they were uninjured. However, it was clear from their faces that they were not mentally okay.

Gwen and Aaron stood panting and sweating, their faces etched with exhaustion after finishing the brutal fight against the guards.

The adrenaline rush had started to wear off, and they were now feeling the full impact of their actions. The others were in a similar situation.

Gwen was leaning against the wall, her eyes wide and darting around the room as if expecting another attack. Her breathing was ragged, and her shoulders were heaving as she tried to catch her breath.