A mafia goon came running up the stairs to the bell tower.
âSir, our patrols spotted three speedboats leaving Treporti and heading for Venice. Do you want them to engage?â
My heart skipped a beat.
Both with hope â
And fear.
Massimoâs on one of those boatsâ¦
Zollner peered out at the bay through his rifle scope and giggled. âOh, my â there they are! Full speed ahead!â
âTell them to attack, but donât worry if they get to the island,â Aurelio said. âAlert everyone here to get ready.â
The thug nodded, then spoke into his radio as he went back down the stairs.
âOh, I hope they all make it!â Zollner squealed in excitement. âThis is going to be so much FUN!â