Her heart pounded in her chest as she tried to concentrate on the task at hand. She finally managed to turn off the shower, the water stopping abruptly. The sudden silence was deafening, amplifying the tension between them.
"I am going to see Meeko," she said, her voice steadying as she turned and walked out without looking at Damon. Her mind raced as she left the bathroom, and Damon closed his eyes with unclear emotions.
**Emerald Bay**
Inside the dark cave, there was no light at all. The air was cold and damp, making every breath feel heavy.
"What the heck! How did our plans get spoiled?" a horned monster growled, his long, sharp horn looking even more menacing against his rotten, wrinkled skin.
"We...we don't know," a black shadow replied, its form flickering with dark, eerie energy. "We already sent the infected beastmen there. We don't know what happened...everyone became normal."
