Although the bush was not thick, the weeds were so dry they had formed a wall of thorns and it took extra effort to make a pathway.

"We don't know where exactly the well is. We have to split. Whoever finds it should notify us." Motun said to the small group.

She turned on the walkie talkie and said into the microphone, "mic test, check."

"Working, over," someone from the other team replied.

"Okay then. Here we go. Detective Maduka, to the other team, please."

James squeezed his face.

Motun looked away. She had her reason and he knew it. Victor would not want to be on the same team...