Neban and his group were talking and laughing when the barriers came down. Then, the atmosphere changed as Neban and Siren were the first to feel the ground shaking from the herd coming.
Noticing the changed behavior, everyone asked them what was wrong. But the group got their answer as screams filled their ears while the shaking ground got more vigorous.
Everyone stood up as Neban grabbed Theo to hold him. They would go to the safe room to protect themselves as it hit them: the barrier was down, and the monsters were entering.
But they did not get far from the dining area as the group heard the front door bust open. Three monsters rushed into the living area while roaring, looking around as they smelled humans.
The others, minus Neban and Siren, jumped in fright. From where they are standing, the group could see the monsters. But the things could not see them, even though they caught their scents.