Page 66 of War Within
“Yes, boss.” Leo nodded. “On it.”
“Would you like me to log into his phone and pull all his messages?” Carmine tucked his bottom lip between his teeth, pulling his hair into a bun. “We might need them. While I was working for him, I was able to obtain all passwords.”
I bobbed my head back and forth. “If you think it will provide needed information, please do. He’s smart so he might have changed those already.”
“I didn't major in computers for nothing.” Carmine snorted.
“Very well. Do whatever you need.” Narrowing my gaze, I wrinkled my forehead. “I still don't trust you so Leo will keep eyes on you.”
He rolled his eyes but nodded agreeably.
Turning to others, I cleared my throat. “No one is to go after Marco without my orders. No one is to kill him. We don't have the luxury of much security or our other guys here. We need to be smart and play this game safe. My son is not to be underestimated. He had the balls to fuck me over so don't think he won't hesitate to hurt any of you.” I turned to Carmine. “Carmine, you need to be especially safe. He’s going to want your head on platter at this point.”
“I assure you I won't let you down. As far as underestimating him, heissmart, but he’s also fucking sloppy. His plans were to come here and be surrounded by women. His guard will be down. He will be too busy gloating about his escape and getting laid. He’s a fucking narcissist. He will not see us coming.”
Pressing my temples, I sighed. “Everyone, change and meet back in here for briefing.”
Emir and I had just come back from surveying the area, both inside and outside on the resort grounds. No sign of Marco. Just as we stepped back into the bungalow, Leo snapped his finger, then waved us over. He held a pair of headphones to his ear, tweaking a dial on a remote.
Arching a brow, I lifted my hand to my chin. “What’s that?”
“One sec.” Leo turned the dial a bit more. “There. A leaf was in the way.”
“What did you do?” I leaned closer, propping my hands on the table. “What the fuck did you do while I was gone?!”
“I carefully landed a drone on the branch of a tree. The music was so loud, he didn’t see it coming. Now it’s stuck there, but we can see him.”
“Do we have sound?”
He nodded, handing me the headphones. I slipped them on, taking a seat at the table. Marco stood next to the private pool of the villa in black swim shorts, a scantily clad blonde by his side. Six women sprawled out nude over the outdoor furniture and by the pool. A couple of others kissed in the water, as four others danced.
Mentally, I counted them, making sure I had an idea who needed to get out of there.No sign of any guys, except him.It meant they were standing watch in the front and would need to be taken out separately. Surely, he would not have been dumb enough to travel my himself.
Adjusting the volume, I listened closely before zooming in closer on him.
Baby, can we go somewhere private?The blonde wrapped her arms around Marco’s waist, kissing his cheek.
Who cares who sees?He chuckled.Maybe they like to watch.
Not what I meant. She playfully ran her fingers across his exposed abs.
Or maybe I want to watch you with one of them.He lifted his chin to the kissing women in the pool.
If that would make you happy. She twisted her body back and forth.So, what did your daddy say about everything?
Fuck! Don’t call him my daddy. That shit is weird. And he didn't have much of a chance. I escaped of course. He pulled her close to his body, pressing his lips to hers.Now we can spend as much time together as we want.
She held out her left hand.So when will you put that rock on my finger?
Marco took a step back, lifting his hands.Whoa slow down. I love my freedom. I never told you we'd be a thing. Plus, I make money on you servicing to other men. Why would I want to put a stop to that?
The girl rolled her eyes, pouting.
Grabbing a fist-full of her hair, he leaned close to her face.Roll your eyes at me again and see what happens to you.
I'm just shocked you don't want me to yourself.
He let go of her slowly. She threw her arms around his neck.
