AngelI had taken Knight's advise to let Thea go, it was the right thing to do. I had thought accepting to do it was hard enough but the hardest part of it all was actually going to Thea and breaking the news to her. This was the third day and I was still indecisive. I made up my mind to finally do it after I returned from my meeting with Don Ricardo who had invited me to his place few days ago. Actually, he had offered to come but I didn't want the possibilities of Lola tagging along. I knew she felt guilty for what happened and I didn't give her a chance to express her regret. Also, I didn't want Thea to see her and get the wrong ideas again. I got to Don Ricardo's mansion and was led into a room where it was just the three of us present, with Lola being the third person. She was his heiress and needed to be present during important meetings. I was curious as to why he called but I had my guess."Thank you for honoring my invitation Angel." He said filling my empty glass. I nodd
AngelIt was as if I was staring at his ghost instead. I was certain I shot him to kill him so how the hell did he manage to live? I looked at my men and they all stared back at me with assurance. "Explain what's happening here." I said to Knight and he nodded slightly. "It's really Carl. We found out that he was alive after searching for him for almost a week. You missed your shot and by the time his aunt found him, he was still breathing and she was able to save him. Knight explained and I trailed my gaze back to Carl, tilting my head and narrowing my eyes to make sure he was really the one. I took a step further and examined him more thoroughly. One thing was sure, he looked more alive than I could ever imagine. I took more steps getting a closer look at him."I killed you." I repeated as if that would make him disappear. "Like he said, you missed." Carl spoke for the second time and his voice was completely laced with anger towards me. I blinked severally trying to get over
AngelWith the anger heating within me, I drove to our torture house, where I held some of Sparrow's men who we captured during the investigations. My men had followed behind me and finally we arrived at the property. The familiar smell of blood hit my memory. This place had memories from the past leading down to my time of rule. It started with Cassie's great-grandfather, the founder of our cartel and down to me.The moment one stepped into this property he was twice a heartless man than he were before. It was all revenge and no enemy who ever stepped in here left here alive. My men sorrounded the place and I stepped into Julio's cell first. He was already a finished man with how malnourished he looked. He deserved it, they all deserved it. He scrambled away, whimpering in fear as we approached him. I squat to his level placing my hands on both knees while I looked at him."Do you know why we are here?" I asked in deep and hoarse voice feeling the killer surge surfacing. Julio tre
TheaIt was just the three of us watching the vast land before us from the upper floor. Florentine had gone to the clinic leaving me with Cassie and Camilo. The ladies had said both their men left with Angel in a haste, each kissing them goodbye as they left. Sadly, I was the only one who didn't get a kiss because I hated the very man I loved. Cassie and Camilo looked all worried and I tried to mask my own as well. No matter how I shoved my feelings for Angel to seem non-existent I couldn't stop myself from feeling worried as well. Cassie had said Knight didn't mention where they had gone to and only said it was business but I had an odd feeling about the entire thing. We all did."Knight isn't picking my calls." Cassie said looking drained from worry."Caspian isn't picking either." Camilo said her eyes already glistening with tears. "What could be wrong? I just hope they're okay." Camilo said and I felt voiceless. I turned away from them holding the rail and looking out for appr
Thea"Where is he?" I asked panting heavily. "I want to see him now! Take me to Carl." I yelled getting restless. He was telling me that the man I saw him pull his trigger on was still alive, how was that even possible? I had begged Angel back when he found me to have his men check on Carl but he blatantly refused. Had he been pretending all along because of his anger towards me?"Thea, you need to remain calm. I promise you, you're going to see Carl." Caspian said stepping forward while Angel dipped his head avoiding my gaze. I narrowed a look at Caspian with tears glistening in my eyes. I had nothing but gratitude within me, for the fact Carl that was alive. The feeling was overwhelming knowing that I had counted my days in guilt of what happened to him. I felt like a great burden was lifted from my chest."We can go now if you want." Caspian continued and I nodded severally impatient to have my feet racing. "Hurry, take me to him." I said hastily and Caspian led the way. I hurrie
As Angel worked towards picking the pieces of his life he had messed up, mending them and righting his wrong while having revenge at the back of his mind, Sparrow on the other hand was trying to save his head. Despite knowing the consequences of his actions, he let his ego and hatred for Angel cloud his judgment. He let foolishness take the place of wisdom and had been living in ever since then.None of his allies were ready to help him despite his mouthwatering offers and promises. Apparently, he didn't know that the mafia laws were that important and no one wanted to be considered as an outcast just like him. He was all alone except he had a father who was also one of the most influential man in the business."Where is the damned old man!" He spat from his seat as he waited for Don Ricardo in the waiting room of his mansion. "Boss, you need to calm down. We are here for your father's help. Someone could have heard you." Jav, one of his closest men warned as he stood beside him. "
The men had remained silent about that day, when they got rid of sparrow's men. Even though Camilo and Cassie had tried to get the words out of their mouth, they wouldn't bulge because to them the ladies weren't ready for the truth and because they needed to sheild them from such reality. As promised, Caspian had arranged for Theo to meet his sister and Camilo on the other hand was worried yet excited to meet her brother. It bothered her because she knew what questions her brother would ask her and the answers would certainly shock him. She could only hope that when the time came she would be able to handle his reaction. In the light of it, she decided to bake some cookies for him. It had been ages since he had something that she had prepared. Thea and Cassie offered to help and what was supposed to be a gift for her brother turned out to be a snack for everyone."Wrap the plates like this." She instructed the ladies showing them how to seal up the cookies neatly. "I got it this
Caspian led Camilo to see her brother, he watched them briefly as they had a lovely reunion even better than the last time they had seen. He felt a little guilty seeing how much Theo adored Camilo. He could tell that Camilo meant everything to him too and that was why he risked his life to pay off his debts. He knew it would hurt Theo a lot once Camilo admitted to her feelings but It needed to be said. He left briefly with the intention of returning later. Even though he wasn't supposed to, he was going to stay close should Theo act out of order during the reveal. He went to meet Irene, Camilo didn't trust Lucia and he would do anything just to make her feel comfortable. "What? You want me to fire Lucia?" Irene said in shock. She was in charge of the domestic staffs and right from the former Don's time, her decision on who to employ and let go was always respected and now Caspian was trying to influence that. "I have my reasons I hope you can understand that." He spoke calmly se