Chapter 32

~Damon's POV~

After my quick short nap, I woke up ready to leave for my task. I really don't know if the plan I have hatched will work but it's worth risking for. I shut the door to my loft and climbed down the stairs towards the side walks.

I currently have the briefcase inside my backpack to prevent any suspicious looks.

I stopped a taxi, a bald elderly man sat in the driver seat a goofy smile on his face.

"Why'd ya like to go young lad?" He asked.

I brought out the paper from my pocket contemplating handing it over to him or not.

"Uh..just drop me at Night gale club" I answered deciding against it. Nightgale club is close to where I want to go.

Don't want someone calling the cops on me. Who else goes to a place known to be full of criminals and hoods? A crazy person or a desperate one.

And I am definitely both.

The ride was quiet and calm with soothing music playing on the radio.

I shut my eyes trying to put my emotions in check. I'd be damned if I said I wasn't scared. I am but definitely not enough to turn back.

"The jolly ride is over lad.." The driver announced, a smile on his face.

He definitely is an extremely happy soul. The lines on his eyes were another prove if one would want to ignore his over ridiculously happy face.

I nodded stepping down from his car not before paying him. He zoomed off waving at me.

I puffed a breath as I stared at the bar. Now all I need to do is find someone willing to direct me. Someone less normal if you know what I mean.

I stared around the sidewalk as people passed me some eyes lingering longer. I waited till the front door of the bar opened and a man walked out.

He definitely wasn't among the species of normal. A cigarette in his mouth and eyes that looked like they were forced under the water for long which I'm sure was the result of alcohol.

If anyone knows how to get to Crowshaven he must.

All this stupid paper directed was that it was around this bar but so far nothing. I guess it wasn't meant to be easy if not the Police would have raided there or maybe they are just scared.

"Hey bro I need direction" I called out earning his attention.

His eyes scrutinized me as he stumbled in his steps walking over to me.

"Whatcha want?" He asked glaring at me.

"Do you know how I can get to Crowshaven?" I asked going direct to the point. I don't have any minute to waste.

I could see as his eyes widened in shock. I guess he knows what I'm talking about then. Good.

"You're lost bro their is nothing like Crowshaven here"he said dismissing me.

He's going for the dumb act then great!

"Look man.." I walked closer to him making sure no one could hear us.

"You know Don Santiago don't you?" I asked in hushed tone.

Fright filled his eyes at the mention of that name.

"L-look I didn't do anything, I-i will pay up soon I promise"He stuttered stepping back looking scared.

"Relax I'm not working for him. I need you to tell me how to get to Crowshaven, to him"I explained waiting expectantly for his response.

He went quiet for a moment before he spoke"You're mad bro. Who'd want to go to a beast? You're crazy" he hollered looking at me incredously.

"I know but I still need to go. Help me" I replied.

He sighed and threw his cigarette down stepping on it.

"Aiit..follow me" he said stepping into a dark alley.

I walked behind him in slow step.

The alley surprisingly took us to a dark lit small passage. The awful smell envaded my nose but I beared it not ready to look weak by covering my nose.

The squeaking sound of rats and foul smell of sewage followed us till we came out into an open space. It looked like we entered into another area which definitely wasn't in the maps.

No wonder the police doesn't come here or haven't come here. If I wasn't desperate I wouldn't be here.

Incomplete and burnt buildings scattered the area. Some still had smokes coming from them. The road was dirty and dusty. From where we stood I could make out the figures of some men sitting on the windows of the houses smoking. Their eyes on us.

"L-look I have brought you this far, I need to go, they will take you to him. " The dude said running off.

Well I'm already here so their is no going back.

I tucked my hands into my pocket as the men jumped down from the houses coming closer towards me.

They all surrounded me. Their scrutinizing gaze on me.

They are definitely stupid if they think they can intimate me.

"Take me to your boss"I said with authority showing no fear.

They looked at each other before they all hollered.

"Our boss? What are you his new slut?" One of them said laughing at me.

"I didn't know boss likes dudes..."Another added earning a laughter from all of them.

When will this childish behaviour end. I rolled my eyes not looking intimated at all.

"Boy what are you doing here?" One of them fairly large with deep voice stepped forward. He seems to be their leader.

Is he dumb? I thought I said they should take me to their boss.

"I was sent to delivery something to your boss"I sighed explaining further.

"Hand it over and scurry on"He said pointing at the passage I came out from.

"No" I replied crossing my arms.

"Do you wanna die boy?" One of the said lifting his shirt to show me his dagger.

"Yeah it's an ugly dagger I know don't show me" I replied rolling my eyes.

His eyes widened as he stared at the ground embarrassed at his failed attempt of intimidation.

Some of them coughed to hide their laughter but a single glare from the buff man shut them up.

"I will say this for the last time, hand it over and get out" He said stepping dangerously closer to me but I didn't back down.

"I can't leave without my money. Boss D sent me" I explained.

He stopped and nodded, his lips tugged up.

"Ohhh boss D aii, well our boss would definitely like to see you" He grinned pulling me harshly with him.

I pulled my self out of his grip walking on my own not without earning a sharp glare to my head.

The other men went back to their stations as we both stepped into a building. Probably the only completed one here. It was empty.

The insides were really not decorated or anything just plain. We walked down a small empty hallway till he stopped at a room. Probably the only room with a door.

This man must be weird or an ass.

He knocked and stepped in without waiting for a reply.

I walked in after him. This room was large. But what bothered me was the men standing at the corners of the room. They'd be ten in number if I'm correct.

He pushed me forward making me stumble a little before I regained my steps.

"So Derek sent you aii" A rough voice spoke making me register the person sitting in front of me.

He looked horrible. A huge scar running down his brow to his cheek, a burn to the other side of his face. He was dressed in a suit different from his goons who were dressed in black leather.

A cigarette pack and gun on his table.

"Yes. He sent me with these" I answered removing my backpack from my shoulder. I opened it up and brought out the suitcase.

One of his men snatched it rudely from my hand placing it on his desk.

He ran his hand on the briefcase and opened it up with the code.

Well packaged cocaine filled the briefcase.

He chuckled loudly sniffing the drug. His eyes connected with mine as he locked the case back.

"My money" I said ready to leave here at once. I have a gut feeling I definitely don't like with the way he keeps smiling at me.

He waved the man standing behind him over and whispered something Into his ear. The man went out and later came back with another briefcase and gave it to him.

He opened it still staring at me. I returned his gaze not whivering from my spot.

Inside this briefcase was cash and alot of it. He brought out a bundle placing it on the table.

He leaned forward still staring at me.

"What is your name?" He asked.

I raised a brow confused by the question.

"That is for me to know and you never to find out" I replied looking smug. I need to show him that I'm not scared.

He chuckled "You're sarcastic I like that" he clicked his tongue.

"Can I have my money now?" I asked eager to leave.

"Why are you in a rush. Relax,drink with me" He pointed at the goon beside him to offer me a sit which I refused.

I sent a glare conveying my message.

"How about you join me aii,you look like a fearless young man. I could use an addition to my men" He answered lighting a cigarette.

"I'd rather decline that offer." I answered not in the least whivering.

He hummed nodding his head. I watched as his goons in the room slowly brought out their guns as he picked up his and twelled it like it was an art piece.

I guess things aren't going down peacefully then.

The energy in the room was really threatening and dark.

"You see young man, no one declines my offer" he said standing to his feet.

He turned around his table walking towards me as I took slow steps backward but was stopped by a gun behind my back.

He rested on his desk and picked up the bundle of cash on it sniffing in. He inhaled sharply like a drug addict and stretched his hand forward handing me the money.

What is he up to now?

I eyed the money as I contemplated taking it our not.

Oh fuck it! This is why I came here in the first place. I stepped forward ready to snatch the money from his hand when he moved it away.

"Join me or else..." He said staring into my eyes.

"It's not a request but a command " he added

"Or else what?" I asked challenging him.

"Or else this"

And just like a movie he fired at me. The sharp sound of the gun was all I could hear.

This was not how I planned it.....