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.

worry. I nodded my

I just feel werd

ate something bad. Let's get this over

a while we both sat in silence, staring at the building in front

to attack and all we needed

for this mission to ensure it goes smoothly. They were ready for anything,

they waited for was my

to lose any of them tonight. Not to Diablo. Not to whatever trap

voice cutting through the thick

hand already reaching for the door

get this over

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

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

had to be

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

one of the largest around

was going to take a while to

it was too quiet didn't sit well with

to follow as Phillip and

our boots against the hard ground seemed

but the uneasy feeling in my

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most

tum my men around, and lead them back to the safety of the mansion. But I didn't choose

if it was pressing flown on us

metal door at the front of the warehouse, and I paused, signaling for my men to fan out and take their positions around

had to scout the building

men waiting inside, we'd be ready for

resting on the gun tucked into his holster,

movement.

with him and he nodded

pushed open the

loudly as it swung

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

came from the moonlight through

light, but for now,

moment, everything

the chirping of crickets

asking my men to hold. I could hear

unmistakable sound of slow, deliberate foorsteps echoed through

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

from the

Diablo

dim light, his lips pulled into a smug smile as he took in

they had blended in with the darkness perfectly well. But I was aware that we were

the previous calmness of

drawled, his voice smooth and mocking His eyes mockingly stared at me and my blood

you fool." He said, tutting as he shook

hammered in my chest, but

couldn't let him know

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show up,

say the same about you,

"It's over, Diablo,"

chuckled, the sound

pulled into a frown as I watched him, uncertain of what

the beginning." He gestured to his men,

had anticipated, at least

guns at us, ready to

under his breath,

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

easy?"

expecting me all along,

right into my trap, just like I knew you

I knew it.

way to lead us here. But I wonder how long he had been

clenched my jaw,

piece of information at the price of his