Ryder POV

"Good." I scanned the compound, counting bikes and riders mentally. "Who's staying behind to watch the territory?"

"Just Nix, and he's not happy about being left out." Cass crossed his arms over his chest. "Someone needs to watch the place and maintain our presence. He'll deal with it."

"He'll have to." I spotted Doc loading medical supplies onto his bike with methodical care, triple-checking everything. "What's our route looking like?"

"Highway 12 straight through Redwood territory. ...