Ross regarded the students with a stern expression, already anticipating their thoughts as he noticed the hopeful glint in their eyes upon recognising Alex.
The group of four exchanged glances as they thought of tagging along with Alex and his group. Their lives were on the line, and there was no room for pride. One of them turned to face Alex and was about to speak when…
"No, you can't follow us. You'll only slow us down." Ross interjected before the words could even come out.
He had no time to entertain others or risk his life defending them. They were hunters, not heroes, at least not in that sense of the word.
It was one thing when Alex invited someone to join their team, and it was another for them to pick up strays.
"But..." The student in front wanted to explain how they would be helpful with numbers, but Ross was not having any of it.
"No buts."
