Chapter 109

Alejandro's POV The instant the message appeared on my phone, my stomach sank into a void. Carlos. Captured. They issued a warning that there would be no second chances and that he would soon face execution. Even though my hands were shaking, I made myself remain composed. There was no room for panic. I couldn't afford to panic at this moment. I gazed at the dark screen. They will murder him. This evening. I recalled Carlos's last smile before embarking on that mission. Oh no. That couldn't be the end for me. Before anyone could question me, I snatched up the radio and yelled commands. "We depart in ten minutes. Get your equipment. Carry as much as you can. Carlos is the target of our pursuit. No one argued. The group worked quickly. Diego's eyes were hard but understanding as he glanced at me. The assignment was not just a mission. It was intimate. Nerves and weapons weighed us both down as we met in the shadow of an abandoned warehouse. "Are we certain the information is correct?" So