KELLY THOMPSON'S POV

As the moon hung high in the night sky, casting a silver glow over our camp, I gathered my allies once more. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as we discussed our next steps.

"Whatever they're planning, we need to stay one step ahead," I said, my voice steady. "We've come too far to let our guard down now."

Jason stood beside me, his expression fierce. "We'll fortify our defenses and gather intelligence on their movements. We can't afford to be caught off guard ...