The men adjusted instantly, reinforcing the flank as the pressure increased. "Second level!" another voice called out. Matteo's gaze lifted briefly. "That's where he is." Carlos followed his line of sight. "Alvarez?" "Yes." Matteo replied with a deep voice that portrayed the anger and hate Matteo had for Alvarez, the name settled between them like something inevitable. Matteo moved toward the stairs, two men tried to block him Carlos intercepted one while another of their team took the second, neither lasted long. "I wonder who these fools are, do they know who I am at all, coming at me with basic training in martial arts... rubbish" Matteo said as he finish off the two men. They pushed upward, but the resistance tightened as it became ore focused, more desperate and

