Chapter 45

"Interesting," Reyes said. "Well I can assure you that this woman is not now, nor was she ever, Casey Hernandez. But out of curiosity, why did you have this family killed… the ah, Hernandez woman's family?"

"Business," Benito replied with a shrug. "Her father ran the mafia up in Florida for many years. Ignacio had his small piece but wasn't satisfied. He came to me with a plan to take the boss out and take his business, provide me with cheaper trade routes, easier, less dangerous ways into the US. All I needed to do in return was provide some firepower for the hit. He was a little squeamish about taking out the whole family, apparently had a thing for the girl. Was even set to marry her, but that isn't our way."

Reyes breathed hard through his nose and forced himself to release the muscles in his shoulders before Benito noticed anything unusual. He curled his lips back in a semi-smile, hoping it didn't look too much like a snarl. "And why exactly take out a bunch of harmless kids?"