Rules of Engagement. 1, #1

PrologueIn a world where alliances shift like desert sands and decisions are made in the shadows, war is no longer just about territory - it's about conviction. When soldiers are sent into battle, they're given more than weapons. They're given rules - rules that define not just how they fight, but who they become. Captain Adam Kamal, leader of the elite special operations team "Scarlet Viper, " is deployed to a contested border town with one mission: extract a group of civilian hostages before an impending airstrike wipes the place off the map.
But what starts as a standard rescue op spirals into a web of lies, hidden agendas, and moral dilemmas. Because the enemy isn't always who they're told it is... and the greatest threat may come from within. The Rules of Engagement are clear. Until they aren't.