[ Second Objective: Sneaking in ]

Aila locked eyes with Gabriel and gave a single nod for the next part of the plan. Gabriel and Luther turned around and appeared next at the gate; the guards on patrol usually stood guard there, but they were nowhere to be seen. Aila walked towards the entrance, Kane and Chase in front of her, with Damon by her side and Finn a step behind her. Once they were through the gates, the trio would go straight to the compound, with the vampires and Chiara and Vinnie taking out any hunters patrolling outside.

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The group caught up to Luther and Gabriel, who ripped the metal gate back as easily as breaking a thin twig. They did it so precisely that the metal did not make enough sound to alert anyone. The pair gently placed it on the grass behind them and walked through. Gabriel set off on one side of the building while Luther went to the other side. Chiara and Vinnie sprinted past them and also split up.

Aila inhaled deeply after already hearing the sounds of throats being ripped open and the smell of blood already dripping onto the cold ground.

"Let's go," She gently commanded and stepped forwards.

Chase and Kane jogged ahead, followed by Aila, Damon and Finn. The 'retired' hunter was going to lead the way, and Kane and the others would act as his protection also to any hunters they came across. He opened the door to the main building quietly, stopping and tensing when the door creaked. Aila was behind the pair and waited patiently as Chase peeked through the door. He reached behind his back and pulled out a gun. Aila watched as he swiftly screwed on a silencer to the end of his handgun.

Somehow Aila completely forgot Chase was brought up as a hunter and even had a scary reputation among the creatures. They locked eyes for a moment, her own burning with curiosity as she wondered just how many people he had killed; he was still so young. Chase turned his head back and walked crept through the doors.

The lights were turned off, and the ominous silence seemed to pierce through Chase' body that something wasn't quite right. Why were the lights off? It was the evening, but there were still hunters on patrol inside the building. He kept his firearm relaxed in front of him, ready to pull it up in case anyone would jump in front of him. Unlike the others who were with him, his sight was not as nearly as clear as theirs, but the light from an exit sign shone an eery green glow down the hallways.

Chase kept his steps light and soundless; he led them to the right hallway towards some stairs. He had never been to this compound, but if it was like any of the others, he would know that his father would never stay on the ground floor. It was a disadvantage to any intruders. They climbed the stairs slowly and quietly; Chase had his gun pointed ahead now as the stairs led to a corner before continuing to the next floor.

"I can't take going so slow," Kane snapped in a hushed whisper. The Beta was a step behind him. He could feel the hate and resentment radiating off the werewolf, but Kane needed to keep a cool head; Chase knew that most werewolves lost their temper quite quickly. He had become accustomed to Aila and Finn, who seemed the most cool-headed out of them. Maybe it was because of what they had been through?

"We are trying to do this as quickly and quietly as possible. It's not like you have a whole pack with you," Chase murmured back as he opened the door leading to another set of hallways that were also left in the dark.

"Split into two," Damon ordered from behind him, "Something doesn't feel right."

Chase nodded back and set off on the left side with Kane, Damon, Finn, and Aila set off on the right. Chase rounded a corner and instantly pulled the trigger on the two hunters walking towards them. They dropped to the floor with a loud thud making him grimace and quickly stepping over them to peer around another corner for any others. They checked each closed door, and the ex-hunter soon realised the layout was similar to the one Aila and the others were staying at.

With that thought, he marched confidently in the direction he assumed his father would be, either his study or bedroom. "Show Aila where we are," He whispered calmly as they hid against a wall across from a door guarded with five hunters.

So far, they only came across two hunters, and he was not sure how many the others may have seen on their side of the building, but for five of them to be guarding one room meant his father was in there, and he knew they were coming for him. They waited until, on the other side of the hallway, a grey wolf appeared along with Aila and Damon, who followed swiftly behind. Chase and Kane jumped out from their hiding spot only to pause and watch as the five hunters were taken down instantly.

The grey wolf, he guessed was Finn, took down the first hunter, followed by Damon easily grabbing two of the men by their throats and slamming to the ground while Aila jumped forwards, flipped over the top of one, as the other tried to shoot her and instead shot the other hunter in the chest. The man stilled with a gasp at shooting his friend, but Aila was quick to sock him in the face before snapping his neck with one swift motion. He flopped to the ground, and Chase looked at her stunned, reminding himself of how she was an Alpha werewolf.

Aila appeared powerful and menacing with the impassive expression on her features at taking a man's life so easily. She looked at Finn and Kane, who positioned themselves in front of her; Chase followed and stilled after feeling her hand gently squeeze his shoulder. "Maybe you should wait out here?" She asked instead of ordering. He could see the concern behind those crystal blue eyes that had been cold just seconds ago at the hunter dead at their feet.

"I'm not backing out now," Chase replied coldly and shrugged her handoff. Damon stepped forward, his growl barely audible as his form bristled in anticipation as Kane pushed open the door.