Attracted to His Cold

Chapter 29

I look out at the group of people in front of me, grateful that they've all travelled from America to Italy, and then to Russia, all within the last few weeks. It's 2pm and they arrived about two hours ago. I let them settle a little before calling the meeting to brief everyone.

"The Volki are a total of a hundred and fifty men. Thirty of them live in the mansion with the Volkov's. There're enough guns for each man to be equipped with an assault rifle with three rounds of ammo, two Glock's and two rounds of bullets for each gun, and five throwing knives. They have access to fifty SUVs, and each Volkov has ten sports cars. We will go in with more force and power than they have when we bring the fight to them.

There's three hundred and fifty of us and over a hundred SUVs that we'll use for transport. Everyone will be equipped with the same gear; a carbine with five rounds, three Glock's and two small pistols, you will have three rounds for each gun, and everyone will get fifteen throwing knives. We're going in with the intent to kill anyone and everyone you see, and the goal is to keep everyone distracted while the four of us find and kill the Volkov's so I can retrieve Cassie. Any questions?" I ask, Pa, zio and Luna - my little sister - standing with me as I stand before all of my men.

When no-one speaks up, I dismiss everyone, telling them that we leave as soon as dusk hits us.

"We'll gear up with extra." I say, turning to face my family.

"Only of what we specialise in though."

They all nod, agreeing with me and we make plans to meet up in the weapons room half an hour before meeting with the rest of the men. We all call it a night, heading off in our own directions. I, however, go in search of Santiago and find his room. I knock on the door and wait for him to answer, but instead, there's a five foot six, trouble-making brunette on the other side of the door.

"Cole?" she nervously asks.

"I'm here for your boyfriend, squirt, not you. Relax." I respond, addressing her subtly audible worry.

She lets out a low breath of relief, then allows me entry into the room. I stand by the doorway and observe the empty room. I look at Olivia and she motions to the bathroom door in the corner of the room.

"He's just getting dressed. He'll be out in a minute." she says.

I nod my head and lean against the wall next to the doorframe, crossing my arms over my chest as I wait for him to emerge. A few moments later, he comes out and looks at Olivia, who's standing a few feet away from me. Santiago sees me and a look of confusion crosses over his face.

"Cole? What're you doing here? Everything okay?" he asks as he hangs his towel up to dry.

"Thought I'd come give you a quick brief as someone didn't show up for the group briefing." I say, narrowing my eyes at the couple.

Santiago freezes his movements and groans, rubbing his hands up and down his face.

"God, sorry. I forgot. Las cosas se calentaron y tuve que quedarme." [Things got heated and I had to stay.] I raise a questioning eyebrow at him.

"Cuidado por los convalecientes." [Aftercare.]

"Fair enough. Tomaste la decisión correcta, lo respeto." [You made the right decision, I respect that.] I say.

At least he knows his priorities as a Mafia Don and dom.

I give Santiago the run down for the plan tomorrow, telling him to be geared up and ready for our departure by dusk.

"There's actually something else I wanted your opinion on." I say to him, and he nods his head for me to proceed.

"How do you think Cassie would feel about me bringing Sebastien back with us?"