Page 104 of War Within
“What the fuck was that about?” Emilio huffed.
“Tyler has a mouth on him that'll get him killed soon enough.” I growled.
Emilio stroked the stubble on his chin. “Do you want me to handle it?”
I shook my head, still trying to rid my hands of the stickiness from the blood. “No, when the time comes, I will.”
“Fair enough.” He nodded once.
Leo approached. “Vito, Vincent, and I will head back now.”
I waved them off. Emilio and Luca also went back to their tasks. Days always came with deadlines. Drug lords, weapons dealers, business, they all needed their product.
I turned to Carmine who was silent, glaring at me.
“Why didn't you let me hit him?”
Tossing the rag on the ground, I folded my arms, giving up on being clean for the moment. “That's your punishment for going behind my back to visit him. I suggest you not do it again.”
“I only did it because Lily told me while they were dating there were times he gave her black eyes.”
Knowing I would have done the same to protect someone, I could not be too harsh. I wanted to be, but I would have been a hypocrite. We protected the women we cared about. We took revenge on those who hurt them. Still, he knew I would be pissed off.
“You know I hate playing favorites.”
“You would have done the same.” He scoffed. “We both know it. And I’m not asking you to play favorites, but we were once like brothers.”
“Fine.” I nodded. “When the time comes, he's all yours, but for now, I need him alive.”
My phone rang from inside my jacket. I reached over, grabbing it, flipping it over and digging inside.
Hey beautiful. What can I do for you?
The contractor called and said the office will be ready tomorrow.
Sounds great.
He wants you guys to go by this afternoon and take a look at 3:00 p.m. if that works for you.
Sure, we'll be there. I sighed, wiggling my fingers as I checked my fingernails for blood.Do you want to come too?
Thanks, but I have a few things here I want to take care of.
I will see you afterward then. I have to finish up a few things.
Sounds good, baby. She giggled.Oh! Call me before you head home, please.
Will do.
I shoved my dirty phone in the pocket of my slacks then grabbed my jacket. “I have to go clean up and take care of some things. Go check on Lily.” I figured I would shower and change in the warehouse since I was already here and kept spare clothes for these kinds of events.
He nodded, turning to leave.
Oh, and next time you have sex with someone…”
He froze, spinning around on his heels.
“Or should I say Lily? Turn your earpiece off.”
