Chapter 26

"They are. Our own mission control situation. A six-man team led by some guy named Chris who was a member of the Nightstalkers and flew missions over in Afghanistan. Plus, all their equipment. They'll run a military-style operation right from here."

"Nightstalkers?" Stick lifted an eyebrow. "I read about them. Those are some real tough guys. They'll take care of this shit."

"Only the pilot is a Nightstalker," Mason corrected him. "But they are all former military. Different branches, though."

"Well, whatever." Stick shook his head. "We need help bad, that's for sure. Where you planning to house them?"

"I told Grey Holden, one of the partners, sleeping quarters wouldn't be a problem. We haven't used the second bunkhouse in some time. It can also serve as their headquarters while they're here."

"Good idea. That would have been my suggestion, too."

Mason pushed himself up from his chair. "They can't get here a minute too soon to suit me." He glanced at his watch. "Which, according t