Total pages in book: 128
Estimated words: 123153 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 616(@200wpm)___ 493(@250wpm)___ 411(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 123153 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 616(@200wpm)___ 493(@250wpm)___ 411(@300wpm)
Once I told Nonno and Don Ferrari about this detour, they were furious. However, they were both quick to talk me out of taking Riccardo’s useless life.
Although, Nonno did green-light my plan. We made sure it got to Riccardo that I’ll be in Sicily for a few days. This way, when he sends his teams in, he’ll send them all right into my trap.
I only need one team to remain alive. From what I hear, there are six on each. That will work out perfectly. I grin and sit back in my seat. Just then, the plane pulls into the private hangar.
A few minutes go by, the door lowers, and twelve guys come jogging off the plane headed for the SUVs Jace and I commandeered from the owners who were sent to pick these guys up. I shoot off a text. Within seconds, the sound of motorcycles fills my ears. Six bikes roll in, Ny on the one out front and the rest of the ladies doubled up on the other five.
Five dolls jump from the backs of the bikes to surround the guys who have disembarked, holding them at gunpoint with guns that would make anyone shit their pants if standing on the other end. The ladies on the bikes stand, aiming at their targets as well.
Jace and I step from the SUVs and move in to greet our guests. I have a smile on my face when I feel anything but friendly. I give a slow clap.
“So this is how you come in quietly? Nice. Ladies, let’s show them a warm welcome,” I say as I pull my gun and put a bullet between the eyes of the guy standing in front of me. The five dolls who dismounted the bikes pull their triggers, leaving the other six flinching away or trying to shield themselves from a headshot.
My pilot steps off the plane. Jace walks to the foot of the stairs, dropping a duffel bag to the ground. I nod as he picks the bag up.
Not only did he take over to fly these guys in. He turned a blind eye to the doll who allowed him to take the original pilot’s place.
“That will be all,” I say to him as he places the bag on his shoulder before turning to disappear back onto the plane.
“Gentleman, my great-uncle has invited you to his estate until I need you. Andiamo, I don’t have all day.”
The ladies shove them into the two SUVs as Jace climbs into the driver’s seat of one and I take the other.
Chapter 46
Time to Go
Riccardo
“What do you mean neither team has checked in?” I fume.
“I haven’t heard from John or Chris. I don’t know what’s happening on the other side,” Franky says.
“Fuck,” I bellow, moving away from the phone.
I’m flying blind. I know this is what Giuseppe wants. It’s what I would have advised him to do. Keep me blind and keep Dario out of my reach. I just knew I’d be able to rattle him into promoting Dario after killing that finook and scaring Dario in his home.
“Fucking fuck fuck,” I shout some more.
“Pop, what do you want me to do next?”
I pinch the bridge of my nose. I’m trying to think through this headache. I have to come up with a plan.
“Listen, I need you to lie low for a bit. Get somewhere safe until I can get a handle on this. Keep checking in, so I know you’re good.”
“Why don’t we call in my uncles? They’ll help us get this back under control.”
I almost snarl that I don’t need help from those filthy Micks. Barbieri was the one who had his heart set on making that connection once I revealed to him who Sylvia’s family was. Don Ferrari has always been my backup plan.
That’s who I’m going to call on. I’ll head to Italy to find him when the time is right. He’s who can help me out of this.
I’m so close. I’m sure he’ll step in. He’s all about keeping this Italian.
I’ll only involve those Irish cocksuckers if I have to. However, I keep that all to myself. Franky is a good boy, but he’s too attached to his other side.
“Just do what I say,” I snap and hang up.
Chapter 47
Cry to Me
Jace
Vito is becoming more insistent about seeing Gio. He calls several times a day. However, Gio is putting him off a bit longer as we go to check in on Carleen. Holly and Ny mentioned that she’s showing. Gio wants to see for himself.
“You ready for this?” I ask Gio as we pull up to the gym where Ny, Holly, and Carleen are training.
“Yeah, let’s get this off my list,” he replies.
We step out of the car and head for the gym. I open the door and hold it for Gio. The first thing to grab my attention is Ny in the ring with Car. Car’s definitely showing.