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

over with and go home," Phillip killed

both sat in silence, staring at the

discussed the strategy we were using to attack and all we needed to

us, my men waited. I had chosen the best of men to follow for this mission to ensure it goes smoothly. They were ready for anything, at least, I

waited for was

of them tonight. Not to Diablo. Not to whatever trap he might have laid for

Phillip asked quietly, his voice cutting

hand already reaching for the door

this

the cool night air hit me, sharp

a sharp breath as I scanned the area for any

had to be

middle of the sky, its rays casting soft

one

going to take a while

too quiet

men, motioning for them to follow as Phillip and I led the

our boots against the hard ground seemed impossibly loud in

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was most

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

darkness felt heavy as if it was pressing flown on us from all sides. But there was no turning back

large metal door at the front of the warehouse, and I paused,

had to scout

inside,

tucked into his holster, his eyes scanning the

movement.

him and he nodded

open

as it swung inward, revealing the dark

interior of the warehouse was large, with rows of old, rusting machinery and stacks of crates casting long shadows

only source of light came from the moonlight

light, but

moment, everything

even the chirping of

men to hold. I could hear something in the

slow,

hand tightening around the grip of my gun

the shadows, he

Diablo

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

in with the darkness perfectly well. But

with tension, the

his voice smooth and mocking His eyes

you fool." He said, tutting

my chest, but I

let him know that

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had expected him to show up,

you, I

"It's over, Diablo,"

chuckled, the sound dark

I watched him, uncertain of

gestured to his men, who stepped forward, their guns glinting

were more of them than I had anticipated,

them aimed their guns

called out under his breath, pulling his

calm. We were already at a disadvantage but we could

would be that easy?" Diablo continued,

expecting me all along,

into my trap, just like I knew you

I knew it.

prisoner was just a way to lead us here. But I

clenched my jaw, anger bubbling within

along, luring me here with the piece of information at the price of his man's life. I felt like a fool but I couldn't dwell on my mistake