The three of them sat dressed in black tactical gear layered over Alpha tech suits. Alex's dirty face watched Jack as he tightened down the straps on her suit.

"We stick together, okay. No running off and playing hero on your own," Jack warned. He looked at Lexi while he said it.

"I thought you were going to make me stay in the pod," Lexi said.

"I would but it won't be safe there."

"I don't think it will be any safer with us," Alex said in a low ...