Triple Crossed

Chapter Five

   Alcove sat in the dimly lit room, tapping her foot impatiently as she waited for her brother Hallow to arrive. She was furious with Roan for failing to clean up the murder scene and for disappearing without a trace. The police were now involved, and the group they worked for was furious.

"Where is he?" Alcove muttered under her breath as she checked her phone for the hundredth time. "He knows how important this is. How could he be so careless?"

Hallow burst through the door, his face red with anger. "Have you heard anything from Roan?" he demanded.

"No," Alcove snapped. "But the police are involved now. They found the body and they're investigating. This is fucking unbelievable."

Hallow cursed under his breath. "This is a disaster. If they find out about us, we're all finished."

Alcove nodded grimly. She knew the stakes were high, and she was worried about what the group they worked for would do if they found out about Roan's failure.

"We need to find him," Hallow said, pacing back and forth. "And fast. We can't risk him being found by the police."

Alcove agreed. "But where could he be?" she asked. "He wouldn't just disappear like this. Something must have happened."

Hallow shook his head. "I don't know, but we have to find him before it's too late."

Alcove took a deep breath and tried to calm herself. She knew that panicking wouldn't solve anything. They needed a plan, and fast.

"Let's start by checking all of his usual haunts," she suggested. "Maybe he's holed up somewhere and doesn't realize how serious this is."

Hallow nodded in agreement, and they left the room to begin their search for Roan. As they walked out into the night, Alcove couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled in her stomach. Something was very wrong, and she was afraid that they might be too late to save Roan from the consequences of his failure. Alcove and Hallow walked in silence for a few minutes, both stewing in their anger toward Roan. Alcove was the first to break the silence.

"I can't believe he would mess up like this. We've been doing this for years and he just had to screw it up now." Alcove said, clenching her fists.

Hallow shook his head in agreement. "He's always been reckless. It's a miracle he hasn't gotten himself killed yet."

The two siblings walked in silence again, each lost in their own thoughts. They knew that Roan's mistake could potentially cost them everything they had worked for. They had worked for years to build their reputation in the underground world, and one mistake could ruin it all.

Alcove stood up suddenly, the anger still coursing through her veins. "We need to find him and make sure he doesn't do anything else to jeopardize our operation. We can't afford to lose everything because of his stupidity."

Hallow nodded in agreement. "I'll call around and see if anyone knows where he is. We'll find him and make sure he knows how much trouble he's in."

As they left the room, Alcove couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness. Despite their anger towards Roan, they were still triplets, and it hurt to see him make such a grave mistake. She hoped they could find him before their enemies did, or else the consequences could be deadly.

After failing to locate Roan, they found themselves sitting nervously in a dark room, waiting for their boss to arrive. They were both still furious with their brother Roan for his failure to clean up the murder and for his sudden disappearance, but they knew that they needed to find him before the police did. Their industry was built on secrecy, and any slip-ups could have disastrous consequences. All they could hope for was for Roan to be let off easy when he is located.

As they waited, they couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding. The Boss was not known for his forgiving nature, and they knew that their failure to locate Roan would not be taken lightly.

Finally, the door creaked open, and a tall, imposing figure entered the room. His face was obscured by the shadows, but Alcove and Hallow could feel the weight of his presence as he walked toward them.

"Where is he?" Their boss's voice was deep and menacing.

"We don't know," Alcove said quickly, trying to keep her voice steady. "He disappeared after the incident, and we haven't been able to locate him since."

The Boss remained silent for a moment, his eyes scanning over the two siblings. Alcove and Hallow could feel his gaze on them, and they shifted uncomfortably in their seats.

"This is unacceptable," The Boss finally said, his voice cold and hard. "Your brother's failure has put us all at risk. The police are now involved, and they could bring down our entire operation if they catch wind of our involvement."

Alcove and Hallow hung their heads in shame. They knew that their brother's actions had endangered them all, and they were powerless to do anything about it.

"You have one week to find him," The Boss said, his tone leaving no room for argument. "If you fail, there will be consequences."

Alcove and Hallow nodded silently, knowing that they had no choice but to obey. As the Boss turned to leave, Alcove couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. They were in deep trouble, and she had a sinking feeling that things were only going to get worse.

Their fears were proven correct when the boss informed them of the woman from the previous murder's status. Previously, it had never been disclosed. Alcove and Hallow both look at each other in shock as the boss's words sink in.

"What do you mean she was of high status?" Alcove asked, her voice trembling slightly. Her rose-painted nails nervously dug into her palms.

The Boss looked at her intently before answering. "She was the daughter of a prominent politician, someone with a lot of influence and connections. Her death has caused quite a stir in political circles, and the media is all over this story. We need to be careful not to get caught up in this mess."

Hallow's eyes narrowed. "So what are we going to do to Roan?"

The Boss let out a heavy sigh. "We need to find him before the police do. We can't risk having him spill any information about us or our operations. I want you two to focus all your resources on finding him, and do whatever it takes to bring him back to us."

Alcove and Hallow both nodded, understanding the seriousness of the situation. The Boss gave them a curt nod before turning to leave, but then he stopped and looked back at them.

"Remember, we are not just any organization. We are the best in the business. We have a reputation to uphold, and we cannot let one of our own tarnish that reputation. Find him and bring him back, no matter what it takes."

With those words, the Boss left the room, leaving Alcove and Hallow to contemplate their next move. They knew they had to act fast before the police caught up with them and the Boss's wrath fell on them. They had to find Roan, and they had to do it quickly.