Invited?

Thomas sat in his office, staring at the wall in silence. The events of the day weighed heavily on his mind. It wasn't the first time he had dealt with criminals, but this time was different. This time, it had happened within the walls of what was supposed to be a safe haven.

The MOA Complex was meant to be a place where people could rebuild, where they didn't have to fear the horrors of the outside world. And yet, monsters had existed right under his nose—not the undead, not the raiders, but people.

He exhaled sharply, rubbing his temple. A knock on the door pulled him from his thoughts.

"Come in."

The door opened, and Rebecca stepped in, followed closely by Minji, Kai, Yana, and Nina. They looked better than they had earlier, but the ordeal had clearly taken a toll on them.

"Supreme Commander," Minji said softly. "We just… wanted to thank you."