"I can sense your unease from here. It's not what you're imagining," Dave's voice echoed in Jacob's mind, maintaining a calm demeanor, tinged with a hint of amusement and something else.
"Would you care to share what's amusing you?" Jacob whispered in a hushed shout, feeling the need to maintain silence in case any adversaries were still lurking nearby.
"We need to stay quiet, but follow my lead. Everyone, remain silent, okay?" Dave issued what sounded strikingly like an alpha command, which Jacob felt oddly compelled to obey. They all nodded in silent agreement and trailed behind him.
They cautiously navigated their way to the rear of the packhouse, using the large building's shadow as a cover to stealthily approach its front. As they neared the right side of the house, Jacob began to
