C99 The Danger of Ingrid

Elmer had barely turned around when his demeanor underwent a dramatic shift. His face became a mask of impassivity, devoid of any emotional fluctuation. He had refrained from confronting Carey and his group earlier, solely because Presley was there. Had she not been, they would likely be corpses by now. Alone now, Elmer was unencumbered by such concerns.

Shortly thereafter