Is Trust Really Earned?

Chapter 24

Morgan’s POV

Tonight’s the night of Savannah and Enzo’s date and I can’t help but be jealous, it should be me taking her out not him. But that’s life for you it isn’t fair, I would rather have Savannah as a friend then not at all so I will suck it up. On the plus side Dante fell into our little trap and has agreed to meet with my mole, he is meeting with the son of the Spanish mafia.

Andres has been a good friend to me and his father Ignacio to my father, they have always been allies and out of loyalty to my father the Spanish mafia have never gone against the Italians. But since the night of Enzo’s party everything changed, my father promised me he wouldn’t do anything personally.

Ignacio on the other hand wants to take Marino’s territory, even if that means taking down the Costa family as well. He has agreed that none of the Costa mafia will get hurt but he can’t promise the same for the Marino’s, like everyone else Ignacio has a soft spot for Savannah and doesn’t take kindly to people betraying those he cares for.

Things have been hectic since that night and although I haven’t spoken to Savannah and I miss seeing her every day and it’s getting harder. I am hoping this will be over soon enough because I don’t know how much longer I can wait to see her; I just hope tonight goes as planned.

Dante thinks that he is going to make a secret alliance with the Spanish to take down Enzo, he thinks he will then be named Don and take everything over. What he doesn’t know is that Andres has been lent to me and he will be working with me to bring Dante down, when that is done, and Enzo knows the full truth we will try and make an alliance between us all.

Ignacio does want to cause some damage to the Marino’s though, that way the alliance will be more likely, well that’s what we’re all hoping anyway. With Savannah in charge, I can’t see things going too wrong, somehow her plans always pan out the way she wants them to.

Everything is ready and I have no doubt that Savannah and Enzo are at the bedroom part of their date, that has me gritting my teeth to stop from biting my own tongue off. I know Savannah saved herself for Enzo and I can’t help that thought again, it should be me, my family would never betray Savannah or her family.

I am currently sitting in my car waiting for Dante to turn up, Andres has been waiting for ten minutes already, I say to him through his earpiece “Give Dante ten more minutes, then we leave.” Andres agrees but as soon as he stops talking headlights light up the warehouse we are currently at, the car parks and Dante climbs out.

He has a quick scan of the area before heading inside, f*****g i***t didn’t bring any back up what if this was a set up f*****g t**t. I concentrate on my earpiece listening to what’s being said, watching on the camaras we placed earlier.

Dante’s POV

I look around as I get out of the car and walk through the door to the warehouse, I don’t trust the Spanish, but I gave my word I would show up alone. I needed to prove that I was trustworthy to them, or they would never agree to my terms. As I step in, I immediately see Andres with a smug look on his face, the man had always pissed me off, but I needed him to get what truly belongs to me, Savannah.

As the door shuts behind me the Spanish t**t opens his mouth and instantly pisses me off “There he is, the big man himself. Oh no my bad, that’s Enzo isn’t it.” I bite my tongue and roll my eyes as I finally stand in front of him, I extend my hand for him to shake and say, “Hopefully with your help, not for long.” Andres chuckles as he takes my hand with a tighter grip then necessary, when he releases my hand, he says “Hopefully.”

I have to fight the urge to punch his smug face, gritting my teeth I say, “Let’s get down to business, shall we.” Andres gives a firm nod turning all business like as he gestures me to take a seat, I do, and we get straight to it. “So, what exactly is your proposal, Dante?” Andres asks before I can say a word.

I smirk at him before explaining “It’s simple, I will help you mess with Enzo’s shipments and deals, you help me mess with Enzo and Savannah until she no longer feels safe with him, and he no longer trusts her.” I finish leaning back in my chair.

Andres thinks for a moment before asking “And what if he kills her thinking she betrayed him?” I almost burst out laughing but manage to hold it to a slight chuckle before stating “He would never kill her; he loves her too much and my father would never allow it.”

Andres doesn’t look convinced and asks, “But how does any of this help you get Enzo’s position?” I really want to roll my eyes now as I further explain “My father will lose faith in him; I will swoop in and take it right from under him. At the same time, I will work my way into Savannah’s heart again, and when I’m boss I will make sure she is in her rightful place.”

Andres sits back in his chair absorbing all the information I’ve just given him, with a raised eyebrow he says “If this goes wrong, I will make sure you’re the only fucker that goes down. You got that, Dante.” I smirk and stick my hand out for him to shake, when he grasps my hand I say, “I would expect nothing less, Andres.” We both chuckle and rise to our feet, he walks me to the door and sticks his hand out this time.

I grasp it tighter than is needed as a show for his earlier one, I look him in the eye and say, “I will be in touch soon, be ready, oh and if any harm comes to Savannah the deals off and I will be taking you down.” I let go of his hand and walk out the door before he has a chance to say anything, I don’t wait around jumping straight in my car and heading home satisfied.