Violet Midnight’s POV
Mission Day Three – Deep Jungle Operation Zone
We moved like shadows through the trees, soaked in sweat, dirt, and tension. The third day into the mission was always the most dangerous—not because of the enemy, but because of us.
That’s when the fractures began to show.
“Cut left. Recon position is fifty meters up,” I ordered, low and sharp, my hand signaling Caleb and Dax forward.
Pierce followed behind me without a word. His presence wasn’t a comfort, but it was something steady. Until she started grumbling again.
Delancey.
Trailing at the back of the unit, mouth running like it wanted to set the whole forest on fire.
“This is ridiculous,” she hissed, too loud.
“We’ve circled this same ridge twice. Midnight’s leading us in circles.”
“Shut it, Delancey,” Ca
