The air was thick with tension as I mind-linked Irina, my voice sharp but steady. 'Lead the evacuation. Prioritize the elders, pregnant and nursing mothers, and children. Use the tunnels. Get them to the Alpha mansion.'
Irina didn’t hesitate. I trusted her completely. Months ago, under Orion’s suggestion, we had built a tunnel system connecting key parts of the territory. The once-abandoned basement beneath the Alpha mansion had been transformed into a secure underground bunker. It was spacious, reinforced, and stocked with enough supplies to last weeks, just in case.
The moment Irina received my command, she sprang into action. Her voice, calm yet commanding, echoed across the estate. She guided the panicked residents through the emergency paths, making sure no one was left behind. The
