Chapter 124 Àlvaro's Pov.
“Come to the hidden house. Don't bring guards or weapons with you if you want to see Camilla.”
~Santiago
To say I'm furious would be a misunderstanding. I see fucking red.
Making a few phone calls was enough for me to confirm my biggest fear. Camilla never arrived at the agreed location. She was taken away from me again.
But Santiago being behind this is the plot twist I never expected. Santiago sure has a death wish to be messing with me like this. I wil slit his throat just as I did to Vincenzo.
I drove fast, my foot pushing the pedal all the way down, cursing out loud. I swear to God, if he laid a single finger on her, I'll cut it and choke him to death with it. How the hell did he manage to get her? How?
I'll never forgive myself if something happens to her, if something happens to them.
And if Santiago wants to test how far I'll go to save her, save them, then so fucking be it. I'm still thirsty for blood. The monster inside me is still hungry for more. If he wants to unleash hell upon himself, it would be my fucking pleasure to make his dream come true.
I parked the car in front of the house. My eyes fell on the small property hidden in the nearby woods. I don't see any guards around.
This is looking like another trap but that only excites me more. I'm a fucking psychopath and if Santiago wants to play, then let's play.
I got out of the car, making my way to the entrance of the house slowly. I can see through the windows that the lights are on. Rage rushed through my body.
I didn't bother knocking. I kicked the door open with my foot, watching it fall to the ground. As soon as I entered the house and into the small living room, my eyes fell on none other than Santiago with two men behind him. I cracked a smile.
As soon as he saw me, his eyes lit up. I could see a hint of fear in them even though he was trying to hide it. He should fear me. He's known me long enough to know exactly what I'm capable of.
“She must be so special to you Àlvaro.” He began with an even tone and that made me want to end his life even more now. “I've never known you to be so obsessed with someone other than yourself.”
I laughed, taking a step forward and two guards immediately stood in front of him to protect him. They must not know who I am. “Why don't you get your dogs out of the room and then repeat those same words to me, huh?”
Santiago stayed silent, never giving the command to the guards to leave the room.
Not that I couldn't handle all three of them without creating any work for myself but where's the fun in killing them quickly and painlessly now? One way or another, I'll get to Camilla so I might as well have my fun with Santiago now.
I gave him the courtesy if an easy way out because of our long standing friendship but I'm beginning to realise that your friends are the ones to stab you in the back.
“I'm not your enemy, Àlvaro.” He had the nerve to say, his eyes locked on me. I chuckled, shaking my head.
“Interesting.” I muttered, leaning against the wall, crossing my arms in front of my body. “Funny how Vincenzo said almost the same thing before I slit his throat open.” I arched an eyebrow at him with amusement. “Do you think those words will make me spare your life?”
For a moment, the room fell silent and I could almost hear the invisible bomb ticking before exploding and I turn this place into ashes. I'm the bomb.
“What happened to Anthonio?” He managed to ask.
“I can take you there to see for yourself if you want.” I commented in a husky voice. “I also reserved you a place next to him.”
I could see how my insulting words were getting to him as he clenched his hands into fists and his eyes darkened which made my fun even bigger.
“We could've prevented his death.” Santiago said.
“Could we?” I almost laughed at his face. He and I both know that's not the case. I gave Anthonio a second chance out of our long standing friendship but he still chose to go back to Leonardo. “He shouldn't have worked with Leonardo and Vincenzo behind my back but he did, didn't he? I regret that he had to die that way but you won't deny that he git what he deserved.”
“I know I fucked up.” Santiago said, taking a step towards me and I followed him with my gaze.
“Did you know they were all plotting against me?” I cut him off with yet another question, narrowing my eyes.
“You know me, Àlvaro. I would never be a part of that absurd plan.”
“You want to tell me that Anthonio never told you about their plan to get rid of you? I could've sworn the two of you turned close pals because of your hatred for me.” I arched a brow in amusement but he stayed serious.
“He knew I would never stand against you, no matter what. I tried to warn you but it was already too late.” He said, not breaking our eye contact as if he wanted me to see the truth jn his eyes. “That's not me, Àlvaro and you know it.”
Do I? I don't fucking know anyone anymore.
“Then why did you take Camilla? You know that's a shitty move, even for you.” I fired back. I could feel my blood heating up just at the mention of her name.
“I didn't take her.” He corrected. “I saved her.”
“From who?” I laughed pointing at myself. “Me?”
“She never made it to your car.” He said, ignoring my question again. His words made me clench my jaw. “She was escorted to mine.”
“Why?” I couldn't help but ask right away. This doesn't make a fucking sense.
“Do you seriously think Vincenzo was going to let Camilla get out of there alive?” He laughed humorlessly. “He had men surrounding the whole building, waiting for her. My men took them down before she got out.”
And for the first time, I fell silent. I was just staring at Santiago, still trying to absorb his words. Was I shocked? Absofuckinglutely!
Santiago saved her? That doesn't make any sense. Why would he do that after everything?
Santiago took another step forward, the guards behind him did the same but he stopped them with his hand.
“I'm not your enemy, Àlvaro. I realize now that I fucked up. No one should be punished for falling in love and Camilla is not an hostage here.” The more he talked, the more confused I got.
“This doesn't make sense.” I said to myself, still figuring out his words. “Why's Camilla here? Why am I here?”
“Because Leonardo is here too.”
My body froze at his words but not from fear, but pure rage. His face was more serious than ever and damn it, I was about to lose my shit any second.
“He managed to get out of the building and followed Camilla here.” He said in an even voice, my thirst for blood increasing even more. “His men are dead and he's captured.”
“You caught Leonardo?” I repeated his words with a disbelieving tone. Call me fucking delusional for trusting Santiago right now but I don't see a single lie written on his face. “For me?” I asked and he nodded.
“You're the only family I have, Àlvaro.” His voice was low and hoarse as he looked straight at me.
I stared at him for a few seconds, my brain not processing his words straight. I came here to kill him. That was the fucking plan. He should've been dead by now but here we are standing in front of each other.
I clenched my jaw, torn between my iwn thoughts. I sighed, running a hand through my hair. “Take me to Camilla. When I'm done with Leonardo, I'll consider having a conversation with you.”
“Deal.”