Scent of Betrayal

***Rafael***

They cast rigid glances at each other as I pulled out my phone and set a timer for 10 seconds, the atmosphere thickening with tension.

“The countdown has begun,” I spat, waiting and hoping deep down that I was wrong about my brothers being involved. Yet no sign of anyone coming forth. Just glances being passed around.

Two seconds, three seconds, and it went on like that, until ten sec