Page 46 of Whispers in the Dark
“Ah…nothing.” Alex adjusts his glasses, looking off to the side.
Vin pulls away his goggles and arches a brow. “Nothing? You’re one of the most organized human beings I’ve ever met. You thrive on details, and your focus is unparalleled by anyone, and yet something…distracted you?”
Alex rubs his brow. “Was that a compliment?”
The sound of an approaching vessel draws our heads in that direction. A horn blares, declaring it’s arrival.
“This conversation isn’t over,” Vin murmurs.
The door to the warehouse opens, and Leo appears, pulling up his balaclava. “From what I saw, there are ten men plus Kazimir and Luka. Not to mention whoever is on the boat.” He inserts acartridge into the chamber of his firearm. “They have a big rig stationed nearby waiting with a driver inside.”
Alex shakes his head, his fingers tightening around his McMillan TAC-50. “They’re going to regret this.”
“Agreed.” Vin claps his shoulder and looks at me. “Think you can handle Kazimir while I take care of Luka?”
I nod.
Kazimir has been insufferable over the years.
A monster with no conscience, and I’ll gladly send him back to hell where he belongs if it comes down to it.
Vin pulls out his walkie-talkie and speaks into it. “On my command, we make our move. But not a minute before then. Is that understood?”
“Yes, sir,” is the response.
“And let me remind you what happens if any of these women are touched or looked at in the wrong way. I will personally chop off your dick and shove it up your ass for good measure. Have I made myself clear?”
“Cr-crystal, sir.”
He looks at us with serious eyes. “We get the women into the last vehicle and then get the fuck out of here before the Vasilievs and their men have a chance to take a shot at us. Agreed?”
“Agreed,” we answer.
“If any of you so much as get a gunshot graze, I will never hear the end of it from our mother, and I really can’t deal with that right now.”
Leo smirks. “Some things never change.”
Alex gets into position, stationing his gun before him as he looks through the lens. “The boat is approaching the dock. I have eyes on the captain, and from this angle I can see four men. I don’t see any women, though.”
“They’ll most likely be in the lower level,” Vin tells him.
“When do I take my first shot?” Leo asks, positioning himself beside Alex.
“The moment the boat is secured to the dock.” He turns to Alex. “Aim for the captain. That will be our first warning shot to the others.”
“Got it.”
Adrenaline courses through me as the boat appears closer. A few men nearest to the dock start laughing, appearing eager for the approaching ship. Most likely thinking they’ll be able to test out the women like they’re toys and not fucking human beings. My fingers curl into fists.
“Let’s go, big guy.” Vin pulls down his balaclava as he hands me mine. We head toward the entry, keeping our guns at the ready, waiting for the first shot before exiting the building.
Boom!
“That’s our cue.” Vin shoves the door open, and when we turn the corner, we see all hell breaking loose.
Gunshots are fired.
Men are shouting, taking cover behind whatever they can find.
