Behind Sealed Doors

"Wait!" Alba exclaimed, her voice cutting through the tense air.

The members of the Crimson Crane, a nomadic group known for their resilience and cunning, were poised to defend their leader, Alba. Their loyalty was unwavering, especially after the recent assault that had almost taken her down. Yet, at her command, they halted, their weapons still drawn but their movements frozen.

"Don't you remember, the two of us met before?" Alba asked the woman standing opposite her.

As the adversaries stood closer together, Alba's memory sharpened. She recalled the woman's distinct temperament from a previous encounter. It was during a visit to the Lethal Bite Clan with Rayna in an effort to locate Raze. This woman had been at Raze's side then, and here she was again, seemingly aligned with him.