But they didn’t know what would happen a minute later.  

The leader took another step closer and leaned toward her.

“So, are you giving it to me the easy way, or are we going to explain?”

Veronica looked at him carefully. No shouting, no panic. Just tension in his eyes and a cold, focused expression.

“Do you really think this is a good idea?” she asked quietly.

The boys exchanged glances and laughed.