Third Person's POV The first thing Hannah noticed was the silence. The settlement lay ahead, its buildings standing beneath the fading afternoon light. A few vehicles remained near the entrance, but the warriors who had gathered to defend the pack were nowhere to be seen. She slowed. “They're hiding,” one of the Veil warriors muttered. Hannah studied the empty road. The pack had received Persephone's ultimatum. They knew what would happen if they refused to submit. Yet, instead of preparing a proper defense, they had seemingly abandoned their positions. Something about it bothered her. She couldn't explain why. Beside her, Elena surveyed the settlement with cold determination. “They're waiting for us to lower our guard,” she said. “Don't give them the chance.” Hannah nodded. The familiar uneasiness returned, but she pushed it aside. Persephone had ordered them to attack. That was all that mattered. She raised her hand, signaling the Veil warriors to advance. They move
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