CHAPTER 18

"THE CAR IS here," Julian muttered. They were seated in their hotel room, waiting for Pianté to come pick them up for the operation. Marcus was still worried that it might be a trap – an easy way to cover up both his and Julian's death. He stood up and zipped up his jacket. "And the men?"

"They are ready and waiting," Julian replied.

"Well, what are we waiting for?" Marcus asked, walking out of the room with Julian closely at his heels.

His men were hanging around in the lobby. They all stood up when he walked in. He nodded at them and said, "Non morire là fuori. è il mio debito da pagare."

They all nodded in understanding. He had just told them not to risk their lives out there because it was not their debt to pay, but he knew they would put their lives down to save him. It was little things like this that made them respect him so much.

"Let's go," He said. And they walked out together as a group.

Pianté was in a large black jeep, "You two are riding with me. Your men will be i