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“Knowing how close TJ was to Zack, we paid him a little visit. He told us Zack hates his father and wants to take him down. There’s a man under Big Vin that goes by Santo. TJ claims he wants to take Big Vin down, too,” I explain to Bull.
“Tech,” he says.
“On it, Prez.”
“I paid a visit to Big Vin. I paid off Wren’s father’s debt, so in Vin’s eyes, she’s free. Zack, of course, has his own thoughts on the matter. Vin has given us the go-ahead to do whatever we need to get her back,” Andrei tells us. “It seems whatever feelings Zack has toward his father are mutual.”
“I found Santo. It looks like he’s a Capo for the mafia and by the look of these satellite images, Zack is at his house,” Tech announces. “It’s close to two hours away.”
“We need to plan this carefully. Can you tell how many people they have there currently,” Bull asks.
“Looks to be seven people in total,” Tech tells him. “Santo doesn’t have many soldiers under him. From the information I’ve found on him, he’s a shitty Capo. No one wants to work with him.”
“Including Big Vin,” Andrei mutters with a laugh.
“We should take ten guys out there,” Thor suggests. “Prez, you should hang back on this one.”
Bull nods his head. “Ranger can take the lead on this one. Bikes shouldn’t be taken because it’ll tip them off that you’re coming.”
“We should blow that motherfucker’s car up!” Kicks suggests. Some of the brothers agree with him.
“Would Big Vin be willing to work with us to get Wren out of there? I might have a plan,” I say to Bull and Andrei.
35
Wren
I settledon some chips and salsa to snack on. As soon as I sat down to eat, the sight of the food repulsed me. I’m sitting at the island, staring at the chips when Santo’s voice grabs my attention. It’s coming from upstairs, and he’s saying something in Italian.
“You really think he will be that easy to take down,” Zack asks.
“Of course. What better way than to start a war with his two biggest rivals?” The evil in his voice makes me cringe. “And if that fails, we always have Torres to fall back on. He’s ready for us whenever we’re ready to join him.”
Torres? That’s TJ’s dad, the one that took Sienna and was grooming her to be sold in his human trafficking ring. He’s also head of the Cartel. Why would Zack want anything to do with him if his father is the head of the Italian mafia. Unless he’s planning something against his own family. But why?
“Speak of the devil and he shall appear. I need to take this,” Zack says. He must have walked into a room to take a phone call. It’s all of a sudden quiet.Tooquiet. A moment later, I get a bad feeling in my gut.
“How do you feel about being shared,Tesoro?” Santo whispers against my ear. His breath hits my ear, sending a chill down my spine. He licks the side of my neck from the base up to my jawline. “You taste so delectable, my sweet.”
“Santo! What in the actual fuck do you think you’re doing?” Zack demands. I never thought I’d be happy to see him again, but at this moment, I am. Santo steps away from me and I turn to face them both.
An evil smirk spreads across Santo’s face. “I was only going to have some fun with her.” His attempt at sounding innocent fails miserably when he lets out a villainous laugh.
“Touch her again and Iwillcut your fucking hand off. Do you understand?” Zack growls out.
Santo takes a step, so he’s toe-to-toe with Zack. “You are threateningme? Inmyhouse? I don’t care who the hell you are. No one disrespects me inmyhouse.”
In the middle of their staredown, the front door opens.
“Zack!Fratello! Where are you?” I know that voice. A minute later, Zack’s brother Rico walks into the kitchen. “Am I interrupting something?”
Santo smiles a full tooth smile and pats Zack on the cheek. “Nope, nothing going on here. Right, Zack?”
“Yeah, right. What’s up, Rico?”
“I was sent here with some of my guys as back up for whatever you might need me for,” Rico explains to Zack.
“DidPapàtell you what’s going on,” Zack asks.
