A Prequel

Juan cocked his head to the side. "Do you want me to do something or not? You really need to make up your mind, mi amor."

Jania shook her head, brushing her hand from her face to her hair as she muttered, "He fucking drives me crazy."

Alessandro grinned as he stood up. "Hey, Jania. I'll help you, okay?" He turned to the men who had arrived with Juan. "Why don't y'all take your asses and bring down the people you brought, hmm?"

The men didn't immediately move. Instead, they turned to Juan, who gave a subtle nod, signaling his agreement. Only then did the men spring into action, heading back to the vehicles to retrieve the captives. Alessandro scoffed, muttering under his breath, "I have the same power he does. Why do you have to ask him for confirmation?"