Things changed. Life changed. Who would've thought, i'd be married with an baby on the way. This was new. I never cared to make it back home after a mission, especially not for one like this. I was always reckless with my missions, doing as I pleased if the job was done. Killing Luis was my biggest goal and I didn't care if I died doing it. But now I have something-, someone to care for. People I need to make it home too.

So tonight, I needed to be safe.

"We're approaching the spot boss." Colton spoke.

Blake's childhood spot. It was an old playground that had a garden beside it. This was a public spot, houses weren't too far from it. There were 2 houses for rent and we rented them out just for this. We couldn't look suspicious, so acting like home owners we're the best disguise but I knew Luis would get messy if he needed too. It was 10 of us in each house.

"Does anyone have eyes on her?" I asked Kade through my ear piece.

He was my top sniper, and was hidden on top a house with eyes on the garden.

"No site of Luis, but she's approaching now. Just 3 men with skull tattoos by the garden right now." Kade reported back.

"You sure none of them are Luis?" I asked.

"Cant be sure."

"Let me know if anything happens."

I ran a hand down my face. The plan was for Blaire to meet Luis at the spot and distract him enough for us to move in and kade to take the shot. I prayed, something I never do, to make sure this works. Luis was a smart and difficult man all in one. If this backfires, we'll have non-stop threats on our backs.

"You good?" Colton asked.

"Stressed. If this mission doesn't go right, then I don't know what to do next."

"You'll figure something out, you always do." He placed his hand on my shoulder. "Now go inside and call your wife. I'm sure she's worried if you made it here or not."

My wife. I have a fucking wife. It sounds crazy as I say the words in my head. I smiled to myself as I pulled my phone from my pocket.

I pressed on her name as I listened to the phone ring.

Nothing.

I continued to call her. I tried to control my posture as I was in the room with 9 other men. I wanted to break something from how pissed I was getting from her not answering.

Could something have went wrong? Did Luis find out our plan and invade the empire? No I couldn't think negative. She's probably sleep or working on something.

I looked around the room. Everyone was having a conversation with one another. None of these idiots could help with this. I found Colton talking to Hunter.

"Colton." I interrupted as I tried controlling my anger. "Blake isn't answering my calls."

"And..?" He chuckled. "She's probably mad at you."

"I'm serious. And, that isn't like Blake. She always answers my calls."

He noticed the distress on my face and turned serious.

"Alright, I'll call Rae and see what's going on."

"Rae?" I raised a brow. "You two are fucking?" I smirked.

He gave a small grin. "Fuck off."

I waited as he dialed her number.

"Rae.. hey. Yeah I was wondering-.. wait what? I-.."

I looked at him curiously. "What is it?"

"What do you mean I can't tell him? He's the-.." He sighed loudly. "Rae, I can't promise you that."

"What the fuck is going on." I yelled.

He wasn't answering me, instead giving me a worried look. Something is happening and it's nothing good, it can't be.

"Colton, tell me what's happening right now." I demanded.

He didn't respond.

I walked over, snatching the phone from his hand.

"What the fuck is going on Rae."

"Roman.. don't freak out, but Blake's in the hospital."

It felt like my heart dropped to my ass. My body tensed from her words. No.. no.. How could I let this happen, how did I let something happen to her.

"I thought I could keep her safe from him." I spoke quietly.

"Roman, she's having contractions well what we think are contractions, bad ones. She kept complaining about sharp pains in her stomach, so we decided to take her to the hospital since she wouldn't go to your doctors at the empire. We're unsure what's going on. I'm waiting for her doctor now. She told me not to tell you and for you to focus on your mission."

"Why wouldn't she go to my doctors? And which hospital? I'm on my way."

"Because she didn't want you to find out Roman." Rae said with a annoyed tone. "Did you not hear anything I just said?"

"For fucks sakes Rae. My wife's in the hospital."

"Boss, Luis just arrived." Kade said into my ear piece. "Can I take the shot?"

"She should be fine the doctor said." Rae said into my other ear.

"Boss?" Kade repeated.

"Roman you there?" Rae spoke.

What was I suppose to do.. Be a leader or a husband. I knew how to be a leader, but being a husband was new to me.

But this could be the only chance I could finally have Luis and take him down. It could be months before I track him down, maybe even years. Once he sees Blake isn't showing up, he'll know it was a trap. But I had new responsibilities. I had a wife, and a son on the way.

They were more important.

After a long silence I spoke.

"What hospital Rae."

"Roman." A weak voice spoke on the phone.

"Blake.." I sighed relieving my stress. "What happened. Are you okay? Do I need to come to you?"

She gave a weak laugh that broke my heart. "I'm okay, just some painful contractions. You've turned soft on me."

I rolled my eyes. "Maybe because I care about my wife."

I'll never get use to calling her that.

"I'm okay, i'll be able to go home soon."

"You sure I don't need to come?"

"No. Rae and your mom are here. I love you, finish your job."

"I love you. Hand the phone back to Rae."

"Yes?"

"Make sure they take care of my girl."

"You know I will."

I ended the call as I took another long deep breath.

"Boss? Take the shot or not. It looks like Blaire is about to break character. She's crying." Kade spoke. "I can't really hear their conversation though."

Shit.

"Any of his men watching the perimeter." I asked.

"Don't see any, only the three men that were there previously." He responded.

"Everyone get ready to move in!" I yelled at the men around me. "Kade hold your position."

The garden was only a couple houses down.

I wanted to be the one to end Luis. I want him to suffer the same way he made my brother suffer. He doesn't deserve to live. I was in the works of taking everything he owned, but it's harder than I thought it'd be. His lawyers weren't letting up on his assets after Blake and I got married.

After today, my family will be safe.

We all moved slowly toward the sidewalk that lead to the garden. I heard voices ahead.

"Luis! We have to save our baby from that man." Blaire pleaded. "Look what he did to me!"

"So Blake isn't coming?" Luis tone changed. "You said she was on her way."

"She.. she is." She hesitated. "I'm just saying, we have to make sure we get her far away from him when she arrives."

Her acting skills were good. I guess she actually cares about Blake. But her previous actions says otherwise. This woman is .. crazy.

"Well I don't have all day." Luis spoke. "How did you escape but she didn't..?" He asked.

"She.. she helped me. She wants our family back together as much as I do. If she left when I did, they'd know it was some setup."

She was good at this. Or maybe she just knows how to manipulate her husband.

We finally were walking up to the garden. There we're street lights that lit it up, so I seen Luis perfectly.

"Kill the three men." I spoke into my ear piece.

Within seconds shots went off. The men dropped to the ground 1 by 1. Luis jumped from the action.

"What the fuck!" He yelled as he ducked to take cover.

"Now." I spoke as we quickly walked up on him.

My men pulled their guns out aiming directly at him.

He was about to reach for his gun but I walked up, placing my gun to his forehead. "Don't even think about it."

He tightened his lips. "You bitch. You betrayed me!"

"I did what I had to for my daughter!" She yelled. "You used me!"

"And you think this bastard will let you ever see her again, he used you too." Luis yelled in her face.

She didn't say anything as she looked away crossing her arms.

"Kill me." Luis spoke. "You got what you wanted. You got me!" He yelled.

I didn't say anything as I stared at him. I had him. I had him right in front of me, but I couldn't pull the trigger. This was my biggest score yet and I couldn't even pull the fucking trigger. Something wasn't right. This was way too easy. He was way to much of a complicated man to go out like this. He had to have some kind've backup plan if this didn't go his way.

"Boss, we eliminated men trying to approach the garden." Chris, one of my men spoke through my ear piece. He was apart of the team in the other house. I knew Luis couldn't have come here alone, he always has a backup plan. This was suppose to be a sabotage. Did he know I was coming or was he planning on killing Blake.

Luis started smirking. "You're just a child." His smirk turned into a smile. "I'll see you in hell, Fire." He yelled.

Nothing happened as I raised a brow. "Your plan back fired?" I wasn't smiling as his smile faded.

"You killed my men?" His face looked distraught as he looked around.

"You think i'd be stupid enough to bring all my men to one spot?" I pressed the gun harder into his forehead.

"We can make a compromise. I'll drop my hold on my empire and let you have it all." He was lying.

I chuckled. "You really think i'll let you free?"

His jaw twitched.

"Grab them both. I want them in the basement. I'll let Blake decide what happens to you Blaire, but Luis you're all mine."

A devilish smirk rose on my face.

I win.

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