Even—
without her and Devina Millet's consent.
Without any intention of staying, Flossie Wright and Cassie Ferguson had already prepared to leave, and Bonnie Reyes followed them without much talk.
It was Devina Millet who stayed behind to console the female soldier who had given up, and under the latter's urging, she finally hastened her pace to leave.
…
The group of four moved on as the battle raged around them.
Cassie Ferguson and Flossie Wright walked at the front, and although there was no communication between them, it didn't affect their pace.
Bonnie Reyes and Devina Millet followed behind; due to the cold reception Devina Millet had given Bonnie Reyes upon their meeting, the atmosphere between them was somewhat strange.
But it wasn't as tense as it was for the two leading.
Of course, catching up with the pace of those at the front required most of their effort.
There was simply no energy left to argue.
"Hey, how come you're with Cassie Ferguson?"
