Shot fired

"We are not going to do anything," Mathew said after a mere second of hesitation. "Not directly and not unless absolutely necessary," he then added some more details.

Mathew took a deep breath before releasing it in a long, heavy sigh.

He ignored the look of disappointment on Carol's face. Yet, when it turned into anger, he realized that he couldn't leave the girl on hold like that.

"Listen and listen carefully," Mathew said in a heavy voice. "The only reason we are here right now is because I don't believe those guys have what it takes to figure everything out on their own. But with the exception of saving them when they will reach the point of no return, I don't want any of you to get involved."

"And the burial from before proved how valid that strategy of yours is!" Carol snapped, her eyes narrowing while she tightened her hands into fists.