“No.” I in some way pushed via the inner battle and put my hand on her again and gave her a bit push to get her to maneuver alongside.

“Wait,” she stopped me, “what should you stored me right here?” I may virtually scent her mind frantically attempting to work out what was higher, right here with me or wherever the hell she thought she was going. “What if I promised to not run. I may put on a tracker, or chip me if you need. It wouldn’t be the primary time somebody stated they’d do this to me.”

“I would like you to belief me on this, Lexi. What’s about to occur is what’s greatest for you.”

“Eric, please.” Her chin quivered, however I couldn’t let my guard down. “Please.”

“Come on.” I urged her to maneuver.

Alejandro and Filippo held up their weapons and made it clear our males have been well-armed as we approached the SUV. They stayed close to Lexi, and I stored a detailed watch as we walked. Castillo’s males circled us, however I knew he wasn’t with them. Castillo can be again at his place speaking up the consumers, and though we have been all there for a similar cause, to get her safely to the assembly place, I didn’t belief anybody however myself. As soon as we have been contained in the tinted-out car, we joined Castillo’s convoy and all of us moved via the streets of Rosarito. The police had been paid nicely tonight and had performed their job of clearing the streets of wanna-be gangsters or different Cartel households who may need gotten phrase of our plans.

We drove slowly, and I may really feel Alejandro’s nervous vitality as he sat behind the wheel. His head was on a swivel, and he glanced at me a number of instances within the mirror.

“Simply preserve driving, Ale.” I glanced at Lexi, who hadn’t stated a phrase since we left. I by no means bothered to blindfold her. She’d already been via most of those streets the opposite evening.

“They’re branching off.” The leather-based seat flexed beneath Filippo as he twisted round to look out the again window. “They’re going off the primary highway.” His voice went excessive.

“That’s the plan.” I stored my voice calm.

“I didn’t know that.” Alejandro echoed Filippo’s anxiousness.

“I’m conscious.” I nodded. “Simply preserve going.”

“I like the way you guys are those who’re nervous.” Lexi snickered from the again seat. “You’re not the one all of them desire a piece of.”

“That’s the issue,” Filippo grunted. “On this enterprise, you possibly can’t belief anybody however your self. Everybody else is out to get you.”

“You imply like bringing in different consumers when your boss already has one he works solely with?” She chuckled, and I raised a forehead at him.

“That was a mistake.” Filippo licked his lips and appeared away in what I hoped was disgrace.

“You solely get one strike,” I whispered.

“One strike?” Lexi sighed. “Guess you higher watch your step, Filippo.”

I cringed when she used his identify. Ale glanced at me within the mirror, and I shook my head at him. It was the primary time we’d ever let one of many girls know our names. The scenario had turn into what it was, and at this level, I actually didn’t care.

“Did you simply use my fucking identify?” Filippo twisted in his seat, and I used to be able to crack him if he tried to the touch her.

She let loose a darkish chuckle. “Right here’s a tip. Don’t use your names in entrance of those you kidnap. Jesus, you suck at your job.” Filippo strained to take a look at me.

“Can she discuss to me like that?”

“She simply did.” I stored my eyes on the road.

“Fucking amateurs,” Lexi muttered, and I hid my smirk with my hand. I needed to give it to her, she was feisty at instances regardless of the very fact I knew she was terrified by the way in which her fingers fisted and unfisted on her lap and by the way in which her shoe tapped on the automotive flooring. If she needed to piss off Filippo to get herself via this, then so be it. Moreover, Filippo may deal with it.

A short while later, we have been buzzed via the protecting gates of Castillo’s driveway, and we drove down the lane to his home. Lexi went very nonetheless, and I fought the urge to consolation her. Fuck me, I used to be slipping.

The place positively blazed with lights and fancy automobiles. As Alejandro parked, the stress was thick within the SUV. We weren’t on our personal turf right here.

“Take a breath.” I touched Lexi on the forearm. “You’re simply right here as a result of Castillo desires to introduce you to some individuals.”

“Nicely, if that’s all,” she dripped with sarcasm, “let’s hurry inside to point out me off.” I waited for the others to exit then leaned towards her.

“I offer you my phrase, you received’t be harm right here.” She rolled her eyes at me as I helped her out.

“Guarantees from the person who’s stored me in a cage like an animal.” She shook her head. “Yeah, that’s comforting.”

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