Chapter 77: The Haunting Discovery

The warehouse was silent now, the oppressive energy that had loomed like a second storm finally lifted. George stood in the center of the space, his blade still glowing faintly with residual heat from the fiery strike that had ended the monstrous wolf-like creature. The ash left behind had settled into a dark, smoky residue on the floor, and the sharp tang of burnt fur and magic still lingered in the air.

"Alright," George said, his voice breaking the quiet. "Let's move fast. This thing wasn't alone, I'd bet on it."

The team exchanged wary glances but didn't argue. Jackie was the first to move, reloading her rifle with practiced efficiency before taking a position near one of the warehouse's broken windows. "I'll keep watch," she said, her voice steady but low. "If there's anything else out there, we'll know."