"Weak"

Ves was clearing the 18th floor of the residential building alongside Miguel's group when she heard a loud, earth-shaking roar, followed by a rumbling sound that seemed to reverberate through her bones.

Ves froze mid-strike. Her fist, which had just connected with a zombie's skull, paused as the sound sent a chill down her spine.

"Leo…" she whispered.

Her heart pounded as the ground beneath her feet rumbled slightly, followed by another roar that seemed closer this time.

Her heart sank.

She clenched her fists, panic rising in her chest. She tried activating [Life Force Detection], but her range wasn't enough to locate Leo. The absence of his unique purple-golden flame only heightened her dread.

"Dammit!" she hissed. She activated [Predator Sight], as she scanned the surroundings. Still nothing.

She stood frozen for a moment, before a familiar howl pierced the air. Fiona's.