Chapter 63: Close Danger

Amber's Pov.

The air in the Awakened base was thick with tension, a palpable weight that pressed down on everyone inside.

People moved in hurried, frantic bursts, their faces pale and eyes wide with fear.

Some huddled together in small groups, whispering anxiously, while others paced back and forth, their hands clenched into fists or clutching weapons tightly.

The compound, usually a place of order and discipline, now felt like a storm about to break.

I moved through the chaos, my boots clicking softly against the stone floor as I navigated the crowded space.

The fear was contagious, but I couldn't afford to let it take hold of me.

Not now.

Not when we were all waiting for the second announcement.

The first one had been enough to send everyone into a panic, and I could still hear it in my mind.

The Awakened Masters had gathered us earlier, their faces grim as they delivered the news.