Chapter 29

THE MEET UP

Romeo arrived at the designated meeting spot, a small café on the outskirts of town, and spotted Blake already seated in the corner, sipping a cup of coffee. He joined him, and they both knew that time was of the essence.

"Amy's getting closer," Blake repeated, his voice low and urgent. "We need to come up with a plan, and fast."

Romeo nodded, his mind racing. "I've been thinking... maybe we should reach out to the Maranzanos. They have the resources and connections to help us get out of this mess."

Blake's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you crazy? They're the last people we want to involve in this. They'll just use us to further their interests."

Romeo shook his head. "I know it's a risk, but I think it's worth it. We need all the help we can get right now."

Blake sighed, rubbing his head. "Fine, but we need to be careful. We can't just walk into their headquarters and ask for help. We need a plan."