Chapter Forty-Five
Don’t ever fight a battle on the enemy’s terms.
Decades in the Army had reinforced that concept for Erik. Now, as he proceeded down the tunnels, he was forced to admit that everything they had done since starting the raid was on the enemy’s terms.
The enemy knew the terrain and had defensive emplacements. There was also a difference in motivation.
The terrorists had proven their willingness to give their lives, and Old Barbu had hooked them up with more than a few cheap pistols.
He didn’t doubt the dedication of the CID agents and Alina, but they weren’t going to blow themselves up to take down a terrorist.
Erik grunted and reminded himself this battle wasn’t Molino.
The terrorists might have nice gear, but they’d lost the element of total surprise, and soon they
