The next move

Vere continued to stare back and forth between all three who were in front of her: the large Austin, the charismatic Kai, and then there was just Gary. She had seen his display of strength against the other Altered, but she just thought there would be more to the leader.

"Sorry!" Vere apologized immediately and lowered her head. She had been quiet for a while now due to the shock and realized that it could come across as quite rude. "If you please allow me to, I wish to join the Howlers. I promise that I will become a useful and valuable member to you in any way possible."

"No worries; Austin already told me everything you did to him. Maybe you can train some of our restless youngsters as well," Gary replied back.

"I know our idiot may not seem capable," Austin butted in, which seemed out of the blue after the conversation was over. But judging by Vere’s reaction, Austin felt like he needed to say something. "But our leader is the most capable person there is.