The Silent Soldier

Previously

…"But even hunters can be outsmarted," Vance countered, a grim smile touching his lips. "And sometimes, the prey bites back." He gestured further down the tunnel. "This shaft leads to an old blasting chamber. It's unstable. If we can lure them in there..." Riley understood the unspoken implication. It was a desperate, dangerous plan, one that relied on precision and a healthy dose of luck. But in the heart of Petrova’s shadow, luck was often all they had. He met Vance’s gaze, a silent understanding passing between the two men. The fight for existence had just taken a terrifying, subterranean turn. The hunt was on, but the hunted were ready to turn the tables.