"Then it's decided," I said looking at our small group. "But we can't all leave at the same time. Sydney, you know exactly where your car is, so your group should go first. Move as silently as possible."
Sydney nodded.
The logic was harsh but undeniable. Since we had no idea where the Director's car was located, our group would inevitably make more noise during our search. And there was another, more terrifying reality I only knew but didn't speak aloud: Rachel, Elena, and I had become walking magnets for the Infected. Whatever had changed in us, whatever made us different now, it drew those creatures. Taking that risk upon ourselves was the only way to keep the others safe.
"My group will leave after you're clear," I continued, glancing at Rachel, Elena, Jason, Rebecca, Miss Ivy, and Liu Mei.
None of them protested the arrangement, though I caught the flash of concern in Rachel's eyes.
