"This is our chance," Jason whispers, his eyes locked on the group. "We need to take them out quietly before they can alert the others."

I nod, my heart racing as we prepare for the confrontation. "On my mark," I say, my voice steady. "We strike fast and hard."

As I count down silently, I can feel the energy building in the air, the anticipation crackling like electricity. When I reach one, we spring into action.

The element of surprise is on our side as we surge forward, catching the North ...