The eagle warrior landed swiftly within the city's main area. Before Yue Yue could even steady her breathing, she and the other females were ushered through a heavy door that hissed shut behind them.
They descended a wide, brightly lit spiral staircase. Yue Yue expected a damp, dark cave, but as they reached the bottom, her eyes widened.
The underground shelter was massive. It looked like a luxury villa complex carved into the earth.
The air was fresh and cool, circulated by quiet fans. Soft glowing stones embedded in the ceiling mimicked daylight, and comfortable sofas, play areas for cubs, and fully stocked kitchens lined the halls.
If not for the lack of windows, one would never know they were deep beneath the sand.
Despite the comfort, the atmosphere was thick with tension.
However, it wasn't the frantic terror Yue Yue expected. The women sat in groups, some chatting, others tending to toddlers. There was a quiet, steady strength in their eyes.
