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.

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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.

to worry. I nodded

I just feel werd

get this over with and go home,"

both sat in silence,

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

my men waited. I had chosen the best of men to follow for this mission to

only thing they waited for was my signal to

them tonight. Not to Diablo. Not to whatever trap he

his voice cutting through the thick

hand already

get this

stepped out of the car, the cool night air hit me, sharp and

a sharp breath as I scanned the area for any source

to

the sky, its rays casting soft shadows around

was large, one of

to take a while to find what we

was too quiet didn't

motioning for them to follow as

against the hard ground seemed impossibly loud in the

to the warehouse, but the uneasy feeling in

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tum my men around, and lead them back to the safety of the mansion. But I

flown on us from all sides. But there

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

to scout

inside, we'd be

his hand resting on the gun tucked into his holster, his eyes

movement.

him and he nodded

open the

groaned loudly as it swung inward, revealing the dark space

old, rusting machinery and stacks of crates casting long shadows across

the moonlight through the

wasn't much light, but for now, it

moment, everything

the chirping of crickets could

to hold. I could hear something in the

slow, deliberate foorsteps echoed through

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

from the

Diablo

stepped into the dim light, his lips pulled into a smug smile as

men stood behind him. I couldn't see them because they had blended in with the darkness perfectly well. But I was aware

with tension, the previous

well," Diablo drawled, his voice smooth and mocking His eyes mockingly stared at me

you fool." He said, tutting as he

heart hammered in my chest, but

him know

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could say the same about you, I

"It's over, Diablo,"

chuckled, the sound dark

a frown as I watched him, uncertain of what

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

them than I had anticipated, at least double the number

guns at us, ready to

out under his breath, pulling his gun

to stay calm. We were already at a disadvantage but

think it would be that easy?" Diablo

been expecting me all along, wasn't

my trap,

I knew it.

But I wonder

jaw, anger bubbling within

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