Let It Burn

Chapter 44

Valeria's POV

I get down on my knees next to Lionel as he's handing me an earpiece.

We're all silently watching the mansion, anticipating the next planned moves.

After a quick meeting, we agreed that it would be better if I stayed in retreat, directing the team from afar.

To be honest, I would simply rather not run into Xavier. I am not afraid of him anymore... At least I don't think so.

"Team A took it's position at the front. Team B is also ready to get in from the back. We're ready" I hear Lorenzo announce through my earpiece.

"Great, don't forget all of the alarm spots we studied. Me and Lionel are here for any back up you guys need" I remind.

"Dante, you have eyes on the security?" I ask, twirling blades in my hands.

"Yes," He says quietly. "There's more men than anticipated. I'm counting at least 25 here." He counts in a hushed and hurried voice.

"Lorenzo, how many do you see from there?"

"It seems they have upped security last minute. 20 at the doors, 15 each covering the west and east side. We're outnumbered." He states seriously.

Who the fuck needs that many guards around a house?

"Everyone heads towards the doors for backup. We need to get inside at all costs. Lorenzo will handle the east side, and I'll take the west.You think you can handle it, De Santo?" I challenge, smiling.

I hear him chuckle in my earpiece.

"Easily." He says in a low voice.

"Then let's move." I order.

I would've preferred to stay out of this, but it seems like the universe can't allow me a break.

I smiled at the challenge presented to me, excitement coursing through my veins, anticipating the blood bath ahead.

If I must do this, I'll do it well.

I will show Xavier that I'm coming for them, and that he no longer has any power over me.

"On my count... 3... 2..." I start as I inch up behind a Russian guard.

The sound of a shuffling and a man falling echoed through my earpiece.

Lorenzo started without me.

"Go" I yell, rolling my eyes and digging my knife into the neck of the guard. Pulling him back into the bushes.

I come back to another guard waiting for me. I quickly lift my leg up and kick him in the face before catching him back to twist his neck.

A third one starts running towards me from behind. I duck and avoid his punch. As he falls, I shoot him in the chest.

"Is everyone keeping up?" I ask.

"What, like it's hard? Could it be that you need a hand principessa?" Lorenzo mocks.

I grit my teeth and slash another guard in the leg then the neck.

"Stop talking too much and try to keep up darling"I state, climbing a short wall. 4 guards were cluelessly standing below me, facing the opposite direction.

I point out my gun and shoot them with deadly precision.

"West side, clear." I state, slightly amused.

"East side, clear." His deep voice filled my ear with a similar tone.

"Team A and B?" I wonder.

"Clear" I hear multiple voices all confirming.

"Lorenzo, get to the front ." I say closing the distance between myself and the entrance .

"Already there, amore." He says.

I roll my eyes at his cockiness and walk towards my position. I grab two guns from my belt, preparing myself for the attack.

"Lionel, we're about to get in, we're only two entering from the main entrance. The rest of the team will be attacking from the back. Is it clear for everyone?"

I hear multiple "positive" reassuring me that everyone is ready.

I catch sight of Enzo, who was already at the side of the doors. He smirks at me before winking, making my heart accelerate. I am pulled out of my gaze by the sound doors slamming open.

"Move!" I exclaim as I shoot the four men that were running out.

Silence fills the space, bodies scattered everywhere.

He crosses his arms, looking at me with a sense of pride . If it wasn't for my focus on the attack, I'd be melting from the sight of his smile.

We both start prudently walking inside.

There was no one in sight.

Weird.

Me and Lorenzo are facing one another when we both whisper in sink:

"They're hiding"

My attention suddenly diverts to some men coming up behind him. I get on my knees and sit in between his legs, shooting the three that were running towards us in an attempt to attack.

"You're welcome" I say, looking up, intentionally teasing him with the view of his cock a few inches away from my face.

He clenches his jaw as he looks down at me, his eyes filled with lust and frustration.

He then lifts his head and instantly fires two shots. I look behind me to see two Russian guards on the floor.

"You're welcome" he returns smirking, as he holds out his hand to help me up.

I hate to admit it, but Lorenzo and I worked well together, taking out anyone who stood in our way. We were merciless, willing to accomplish whatever it takes to reach our goal.

I turned up to see him looking at me. His face was splattered with blood and his hand had a strong hold on his gun.

Any normal person would think that this sight is horrifying, or maybe even disgusting.

But for me, seeing him in action was on the top three of the sexiest thing I've ever seen in my life.

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