The Mafia Bride (Katrina and Silas)

Chapter 21

Silas POV

The ride to the warehouse was filled with silence.

Phillip and I rode in one car and the rest of my men rode in another behind us.

I was filled with the need to get this over and done with, but I still wanted to be cautious.

I couldn't ignore the fact that this could be a trap and Diablo's men could be waiting for us there,

"Don't you think we should have some men stake it before we charge in? If it's a trap, we could lose a lot of men," Phillip asked, staring at me through the rearview mirror.

The thought had crossed my mind, but we didn't have a choice here..

We had wasted a lot of time while we were searching for this place, and I couldn't risk missing what was here.

"We don't have time to waste." I said to him, leaving no room for arguments.

"We've spent too long looking for this place. If we hesitate now, we might lose our chances."

I expected Phillip to understand what I meant because he knew how important this was.

Phillip's eyes flickered to me once more but he didn't press on. He turned his attention back to the road.

He knew better than to try to convince me to turn around. We were already so close

And I was his superior he and no choice but to believe me.

But still, I couldn't deny that he was right.

This could be a trap for all we know.

Diablo could have set the plan perfectly, knowing that I wouldn't back down

He gave me a bait that was too hard to resist and I bit it.

But that was the risk we had to take.

And if it truly was a trap, well, then I'd deal with it the only way I knew how.

By fighting back.

The warehouse came to sight and I met Phillip's eyes through the mirror once more.

It was finally time..

The area was deserted, as expected.

No one came out here after dark unless they had a death wish.

The perfect place for Diablo-to do whatever he wanted.

I clenched my fists tightly.

The feel of the cold metal gun tucked inside my jacket reassured me and slowly I relaxed.

1/6

Thu, Nov

Chapter 21

Since when did I lose my cool! This was going to go exactly like we played.

But somehow, I couldn't shake off the feeling in my stomach.

I had to do this and get it over and done it, we had come too far to just back down.

As the car rolled to a stop a few hundred yards away from the warehouse, I took a deep breath, steadying myself for what

was to come.

The air was thick with the faint smell of the ocean hanging in the air, but underneath it, there was something else.

"Are you good?" Philip asked, staring at me.

His eyes met mine once more, worry hidden in them.

wanting him to worry. I

I just feel werd

probably ate something bad. Let's get this over with and go home," Phillip killed

we both sat in silence, staring at the

had already discussed the strategy we were using to attack and all we needed to do

chosen the best of men to follow for this mission to ensure it goes smoothly.

they waited for was my signal to

to lose any of them tonight. Not to

Phillip asked quietly, his voice cutting

nodded, my hand already reaching for the

get this

the cool night air hit me, sharp

sharp breath as I scanned the area for any source of life

had to be

moon stood in the middle of the sky, its rays casting soft shadows around

large, one of the largest around

a while to find what we were looking

was too

them to follow as Phillip and I

against the hard ground seemed impossibly loud

closer to the warehouse, but the uneasy feeling in my

Chapter 21

most

asked me to stop this operation, tum my men around, and lead them back to the safety of the mansion. But I didn't

pressing flown on us from all sides. But there was no turning

large metal door at the front of the warehouse, and I paused, signaling for my men to fan

had to scout the building

inside, we'd be

me, his hand resting on the gun tucked into his holster, his eyes scanning the shadows for any sign

movement.

he nodded his head. He was

pushed open the

metal groaned loudly as it swung inward, revealing the dark space

warehouse was large, with rows of old, rusting machinery and stacks of

light came from the moonlight through the broken windows

much light, but for now, it

everything was

the chirping of crickets could be

raised two fingers, asking my men to hold.

sound of slow,

my hand tightening around the grip of my gun as the footsteps grew

then, from the shadows, he

Diablo

light, his lips pulled into a smug smile as

behind him. I couldn't see them because they had blended in with the darkness

the previous

mocking His eyes

you fool." He said, tutting as

in my chest, but I kept my

him know that I felt

III

Nov

Chapter 21

to show up, but 1 still

the same about you, I replied, keeping my

"It's over, Diablo,"

chuckled, the sound dark and

pulled into a frown as I watched

no. This is just the beginning." He gestured to his men,

than I had anticipated, at least double

their guns

out under his breath, pulling his gun

stay calm. We were already at a disadvantage but we could still turn this

be that easy?" Diablo continued,

expecting me all along,

right into my trap, just like I knew you

I knew it.

us here. But I wonder

clenched my jaw, anger

planned this all along, luring me here with the piece of information at the price of