"Ah!" The woman let out a piercing scream, suddenly shrill and filled with unrestrained terror, like the cry of an animal in its final moments.
Her frantic pleas faltered, choking off into a breathless silence.
Then, the silence shattered as a guttural, primal roar erupted from behind the door, echoing with a bone-deep ferocity that made everyone freeze.
Roar!
Grah!
Without even looking, they knew what had happened inside—it was already too late to save the woman.
This was the price she paid for concealing her son after his transformation.
The warriors under Bald Eagle, now on high alert, didn't let the grim reality slow them down.
They redoubled their efforts, kicking at the door with renewed urgency.
After several powerful strikes, the door splintered nearly in half.
Working quickly, the warriors pried it open, their movements precise and cautious.
