The Night Watchers' headquarters hummed with renewed energy following Ethan's return from the Council of Elders. As he debriefed his team on the elders' warnings about the Cleansing, Ethan couldn't shake a nagging feeling that something was... off."We need to be more vigilant than ever," Ethan concluded, scanning the faces of his companions. "The Cabal could strike at any moment."As the meeting dispersed, a new face caught Ethan's attention – a young woman with striking violet eyes. "Ah, Ethan," Maya said, noticing his gaze. "This is Cara, our new intelligence analyst. She came highly recommended by Victoria."Ethan nodded, extending a hand. "Welcome aboard, Cara. We could certainly use the help."Cara's grip was firm, her smile warm. "Happy to be here, sir. I've heard great things about the Night Watchers."Over the next few days, Ethan noticed subtle changes in team dynamics. Alexei, usually gruff but loyal, seemed more withdrawn, questioning orders with increasing frequency. Duri