Chapter 12 - The Perimeter Breach
"General, we've lost external satellite communication and the main gate sensors just tripped," Marcus reported crisply.
General Vance did not panic; instead, his posture straightened into a rigid, combat-ready stance of absolute focus.
"Hostiles in the tree line using electronic signal jammers," Vance analyzed aloud, grabbing a tactical rifle from the rack.
"Elena, stay in the reinforced interior hallway behind the steel security door," he ordered with non-negotiable authority.
"Dad, I'm not hiding anymore," Elena answered firmly, stepping forward with an unyielding look in her dark brown eyes.
"You have your grandfather's courage, but discipline wins wars," General Vance told her softly, kissing her forehead.
He pushed her gently toward the secure bunker room alongside Aunt Helen before turning back to face the front entrance.
Outside, heavy combat boots crunched loudly over the gravel pathway leading directly toward the cabin porch.
Marcus took position beside the stone fireplace, his finger resting steadily on the trigger of his tactical carbine.
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The reinforced wooden front door exploded inward as a heavy breaching charge blew the deadbolt straight through the wall.
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