Just then, outside the hotel, the faint sound of footsteps echoed down the street. Though quiet, it didn't escape the sharp hearing of the Awakeners.
"Footsteps," Mia said, her expression tightening.
"Huh?"
The rest of the group froze, tension creeping into their faces.
Could it be more monsters?
How are they this sharp…?
Sean, however, didn't seem the least bit concerned.
"What's there to be scared of? If it's trouble, I'll handle it."
"Oh…" The group nodded, though their nerves didn't entirely settle.
The footsteps grew louder, drawing closer. Before long, a dozen or so figures appeared at the hotel entrance.
Leading them was a young man, his gaze cautious as he scanned the hotel lobby. When his eyes landed on Mia and the others, suspicion flickered across his face.
"You guys…"