ALEX POV
… We reached a fork in the tunnel, the paths diverging into darkness. I paused, closing my eyes and reaching out with my senses. The faintest hint of Alice's scent reached me, a delicate thread amidst the chaos. I turned to my team, pointing down the left tunnel. "This way."
The tunnel narrowed as we moved deeper, the walls closing in around us. The air was thick and oppressive, each breath a struggle. My heart pounded in my chest, the anticipation almost unbearable. Every step brought us closer to our goal—and to the unknown that awaited us.
The sound of movement ahead made us freeze. Shadows shifted in the dim light, and the unmistakable scent of rogues filled the air. I signaled for silence, my claws extending in readiness. The tension was palpable, a coiled spring ready to
