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“Let’s move out,” I command, ready to put this night behind me.
Descending the stairs, the echo of my boots is drowned out by the subdued murmurs of the Romanians being held down by my men. The large warehouse space is a hive of activity, butthere's a sense of order. After all, we'd gone in with a clear plan, and executed it to perfection.
I walk straight up to the closest man, looking him directly in the eyes. "By tonight, every one of you will leave Moscow. Understand?" My voice is cold and direct.
He nods vigorously, fear evident in his gaze. "Yes, sir. Understood."
I continue down the line, repeating the command. I can see the relief on many of their faces—they expected death tonight, not a second chance. And though their loyalty to Radu has been shattered, my words serve as a warning of what awaits them should they fail to heed my instructions.
As I finish, Roman approaches with a grin, nudging a crate with his boot. "Look what we've got here."
I glance down to see stacks of unmarked bills, weapons, and other items that Radu's gang had been hoarding. It’s quite the haul, and it's all ours now.
Andrei claps me on the back, his face serious. "You handled that well. You sure you're just an enforcer?" His tone is one of respect, mixed with genuine curiosity.
One corner of my mouth ticks up into a smirk. "I have many skills, brother. Enforcement just happens to be one of them."
Andrei raises an eyebrow, clearly amused. "With leadership like that, ever thought of running your own operation?"
Before I can reply, my phone begins to vibrate in my pocket. I pull it out to see Viktor’s name flashing on the screen. I answer, expecting an update on Ana's condition, hoping for news that she’s awake and asking for me.
But Viktor's voice is rushed, panic edging his words. "Samuil, it's Ana."
My heart sinks, a cold chill seeping into my bones. "What happened?"
There's a pause, and I can almost hear the weight of his words before he speaks them.
"You need to get here. Now."
Chapter 27
Samuil
The drive to the hospital is a blur. Each passing second feeling like an eternity, but finally, the bright lights of the hospital come into view. The tires of the car screech in protest as I pull up, not bothering to find a proper parking space.
As I jump out of the car, Roman, Andrei, and the rest of my brothers spill out behind me. Without a word, we rush into the main entrance. I barely notice the curious stares of the hospital staff and visitors as we sprint toward Ana’s room.
The door is slightly ajar. The silhouette of a doctor stands in front of it. As I get closer, his features come into focus, tired lines on his face, exhaustion in his eyes.
“Doctor,” I say, my voice a low growl. “What’s happened to Ana?”
He looks at me, clears his throat, and begins to explain. “The poison she was exposed to had a more insidious effect than we’d initially understood. The antidote did save her life, but it didn’t fully expel the toxins from her system.”
I can feel my heart pounding in my chest. “What does that mean?”
He pauses, choosing his words carefully. “The poison has affected her heart. We have been working for hours to stabilize her. She’s not awake yet, but we’re monitoring her closely.”
Every word he says feels like a punch in my gut. My brothers are silent, absorbing the gravity of the situation. I see the pain mirrored in their faces.
But something about the doctor's demeanor nags at me. His eyes dart around, and he's avoiding direct eye contact. I step closer, towering over him. “What aren’t you telling me?”
He swallows hard, the pulse on his neck quickening. “Ana’s heart is delicate now. The trauma from the poison and the subsequent treatments has left it vulnerable. We have done everything we can, but— ”
“But what?” I demand, the fury in my voice unmistakable.
He hesitates before letting out a heavy sigh. “She is still not out of the woods.”
The room goes silent. I feel a cold rage bubbling inside me, but at the same time, an overwhelming sense of helplessness.
