When he got to Yoldes' palm, Jake was surprised to find the usually filled local pub empty with only José standing by the bar.

He had been here severally in the past few days after all, and it had never been like this.

Hence, Jake couldn't help but furrow his brows in confusion at this, wondering just what the heck was going on. He quickened his step to approach the bar counter with the thought that perhaps, the werewolves of the Nightclaw pack were aware of the Hunters association's looming assault and had fled the city as a result of this.

" Hah! I tried my best to stop him,...