Free Dante (Blood Brothers Book 5) by Eve Vaughn Page A

aren’t you out with the men looking for the children?” Nya couldn’t help asking.
    “I’ve been wondering the same thing myself. The men believe they’re protecting us by keeping us away from the action, but I can’t remain idle while my baby is missing. She’s not even a month old.” Maggie sniffed, quickly wiping a tear away.
    Sasha put her arm around Maggie’s shoulder. “We can’t give up hope.”
    “I’m not, but I feel so helpless right now when I know I could be of more use by GianMarco’s side.”
    “As you should be,” Nya murmured. “ Like I said, my time is running out. We have to formulate a plan to get to the children.”
    Anxiety entered Christine’s eyes. “How much do you know?”
    “I know a group called the Serpent Gang has the children. They’re a dangerous band of cutthroat rogues. They’ve been in cahoots with Adonis for some years, doing his dirty work.”
    Sasha began to pace the floor. “Yes, we’ve already learned who’s holding them, but we need to know where. If there’s anything else you can share, please tell us.”
    Nya moistened her lips with the tip of her tongue . “From what I overheard, they’re being held in Florence. That’s where Black Adder’s secret hideout is located . Only a few of his top ranking members even know about it. Is there a way to get in contact with the men to let them know?”
    “They’re all probably still en route, but I will try to establish a psychic link with my brother s and let them know. Are you sure of this, Nya?” Sasha asked softly, a hint of mistrust still underlying her voice.
    “I overheard Adonis speaking on his phone with Black Adder.”
    Maggie folded her arms over her chest. “Why are you helping us anyway ? You won’t give us a straight answer on whether you’re in league with Adonis or not. For all we know, you could be leading us into a trap.”
    “She’s here to help. What does it matter? She’s putting herself in danger by being here,” Liliana retorted.
    Nya patted the redhead on the arm. “It ’ s okay, Liliana . I’ll answer that question. I’ve never had a reason to care until now.” She turned her gaze toward Christine. “You reminded me of my humanity, and for that, I owe you so much. For a very long time , I’ve merely existed in a state of apathy, not caring one way or the other what became of me. In many ways, I still don’t, but I know if I don’t stand up for what’s right, I could become something far worse than what I already am. There’s only so much one soul can take in a lifetime.”
    Christ ine wrapped her arm around Nya’s waist . “I don’t understand how you became entangled with Adonis in the first place but I know you’re not evil.”
    The words neither is he , was on the tip of Nya’s tongue, but she knew they wouldn’t understand. There were times she had trouble making sense of it all herself , but she wouldn’t get into semantics, not when the situation was already so tense .
    “He made me a vampire . That bond is not an easy one to break. But getting back to why I’m here, you have to act quickly because I believe whatever he has planned won’t bode well for the children.”
    Christine’s sherry-colored eyes filled with unshed tears before her face contorted to an angry scowl. “ Are you saying he plans to kill them? No! I’m not going to let that happen. I don’t care what Romeo says; I’m going to get my babies back.”
    “Not without me you aren’t .” Maggie’s eyes now glowed , a fierce bright gold.
    Sasha stepped forward, determination etched on her face. “And of course me, but the rest of the team have has taken all the private conveyances to get to their destinations. We’ll have to arrange for commercial airline tickets.”
    Nya shook her head. “No. That won’t be a good idea. Adonis has men posted at all the airports within a hundred-mile radius. We have a jet at your disposal. Liliana will take you there. Giovanni will be waiting for