Chapter 369

Jude's eyes blinked open to a dim and unfamiliar environment. As his senses slowly returned, he realized he was confined within the confines of a cramped, shadowy cell. The cold, metallic walls pressed in around him, serving as a stark reminder of his captivity.

Confusion and alarm surged through Jude's mind as he struggled to piece together the events that had led to his imprisonment. He remembered the chaotic onslaught at the shelter, the sudden appearance of strange creatures, their menacing presence, and the frantic cries of his fellow shelter residents as they were forcefully taken away.

Jude's heart raced with dread as he realized the creatures had spared him initially, only to capture him later when he lashed out in a desperate attempt to defend himself and his loved ones. The memory of the fatal encounter weighed heavily on his conscience.