Chapter 82

Alan settled Stephano into the back seat of the Dodge Ram, tying his hands to his feet to keep him still. William squeezed in beside him, propping Stephano's legs on his lap. They covered Stephano with a hefty canvas, ensuring he was completely concealed. If trouble brewed, William could quickly duck under the canvas for cover. Meanwhile, the guns and ammo were stashed securely in a Kevlar box in the truck bed.

Alan shot off his final message, letting their contact know they were on the move and cutting off further transmissions from their current spot. With that done, he shut down the transceiver and stowed it away, along with the satellite antenna. A quick sweep of the cave ensured they left no trace behind.

Finally, Alan hopped into the driver's seat, fired up the engine, and waited for the GPS to sync up. Once it was good to go, they set off eastward at a mellow pace. No need to rush and risk damaging the truck this early on. "If somethin's gotta