Timothy pov

Sunset arrives. Teams move into position while I ride with the northern team toward the mountain stronghold.

The stronghold is actually an old mining facility. Abandoned decades ago a perfect hideout location. We park two miles away and approach on foot.

"Eyes on target," Stone reports via radio. "Confirming activity. At least a dozen fighters are visible."

"Eastern team in position," Liam reports.

"Southern team ready," the third leader confirms.

"All teams," I broadcast. "Move ...